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EN3 5AX

Hertford Road

Carterhatch

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Overview

Postcode EN3 5AX is located in a major urban area, within the Carterhatch ward of Enfield in the London region, and forms part of the Enfield Wash area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Enfield Wash is £56,427 per year. The nearest station is Southbury, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Durants Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Enfield Wash has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,806 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Enfield Wash has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.4%

Approximately 25.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Enfield Wash is £56,427 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from EN3 5AX.

Flood risk

Low

Enfield Wash near EN3 5AX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Southbury located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN3 5AX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

Southbury

Overground

Walking directions to Southbury
0.7 mi

5

Brimsdown

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Brimsdown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN3 5AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDurants ParkLargeWalking directions to Durants Park

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
6,458 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.19(+13%)
Shoplifting
34.73(+248%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.56(+10%)
Other theft
10.32(-10%)
Vehicle crime
9.39(0%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
67
18.72%
Other White
64
17.88%
African
62
17.32%
Other
38
10.61%
Bangladeshi
21
5.87%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
31.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
19.38%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
7.75%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
56.34%
Other social rented
23
16.2%
Social rents from council
13
9.15%
Other forms of private rent
11
7.75%
Owns with a mortgage
8
5.63%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Carterhatch

Median price£415,000
Price per sq ft£517
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£359K – £461K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £517 per square foot) in Carterhatch area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £536,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carterhatch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£450,000£517
Terraced16£430,000£533
Flats5£265,000£417

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Carterhatch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carterhatch.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£432,500£385,000
2017£252,500£371,500£382,500
2018£217,000£387,750£387,500
2019£218,000£397,500£370,000
2020£199,000£381,250£395,000
2021£260,000£395,000£400,000
2022£225,000£446,000£433,000
2023£223,000£450,000£420,000
2024£255,000£438,000£410,000
2025£215,000£451,000£429,000
2026£235,000£310,000£412,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carterhatch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carterhatch.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£449£383£395
2017£446£411£457
2018£414£407£446
2019£430£471£437
2020£434£429£425
2021£391£437£444
2022£497£503£502
2023£385£378£463
2024£366£518£487
2025£465£553£532
2026£312£387£538
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carterhatch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Carterhatch in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN3 5AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN3 5AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202520, Archers Drive, Enfield, EN3 5ARFlatsLeasehold£225,000
30 Jan 20269, Tyberry Road, Enfield, EN3 5ABTerracedFreehold£420,000
07 Feb 202515, Yeomans Way, Enfield, EN3 5APFlatsLeasehold£273,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 2, Burywood Court, 145, Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5JAFlatsLeasehold£120,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 2, Burywood Court, 145, Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5JAFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the EN3 5AX postcode area, located within Enfield Wash, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN3 5AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryKingfisher Hall Primary AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryBishop Stopford's SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN3 5AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN3 5AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAfromartGreen Street, Enfield, EN3 5AZWalking directions to Afromart
0.1 miEfe Food & WineGreen Street, Enfield, EN3 5AZWalking directions to Efe Food & Wine
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5JAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miFresh Food CentreHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5BHWalking directions to Fresh Food Centre
0.2 miHertford SupermarketHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5BHWalking directions to Hertford Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Enfield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,443
Band B£1,683
Band C£1,924
Band D£2,164
Band E£2,645
Band F£3,126
Band G£3,607
Band H£4,328

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EN3 5AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ayten Guzel

Carterhatch - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nawshad Ali

Carterhatch - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Feryal Clark

Enfield North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEnfieldE09000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyEnfield NorthE14001225
WardCarterhatchE05013677
ParishEnfield, unparished areaE43000200
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Enfield WashE02000282
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Enfield 006AE01001439
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN3 5AX

Is EN3 5AX (Enfield Wash) safe?

The area around EN3 5AX records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near EN3 5AX?

The median sale price around EN3 5AX in Enfield Wash is £415,000 (about £517 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN3 5AX?

There are 20 schools close to EN3 5AX, including St James CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Kingfisher Hall Primary Academy (Outstanding) and Bishop Stopford's School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN3 5AX?

The closest station to EN3 5AX is Southbury in TfL zone 5, about 832 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around EN3 5AX?

EN3 5AX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,806 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN3 5AX (Enfield Wash) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Enfield North covering EN3 5AX is Feryal Clark (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ayten Guzel (Labour Party) and Nawshad Ali (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.