Postcode EN3 5BL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Durants Park.
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.
Enfield Wash has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Enfield Wash is £56,427 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from EN3 5BL.
Enfield Wash near EN3 5BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southbury located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Southbury | Overground | Walking directions to Southbury |
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Brimsdown | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Brimsdown |
| 1 mi | 6 | Turkey Street | Overground | Walking directions to Turkey Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Durants Park | Large | Walking directions to Durants Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £450,000 | £517 |
| Terraced | 16 | £430,000 | £533 |
| Flats | 5 | £265,000 | £417 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN3 5BL.
In the EN3 5BL postcode area, located within Enfield Wash, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN3 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Hertford Supermarket | Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5BH | Walking directions to Hertford Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Premier | Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5BL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0 mi | Enfield Pound+/EViM | Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5BH | Walking directions to Enfield Pound+/EViM |
| 0 mi | Fresh Food Centre | Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5BH | Walking directions to Fresh Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Ozgur Food Centre | Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5JH | Walking directions to Ozgur Food Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Enfield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EN3 5BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ayten Guzel
Carterhatch - Elected 7 May 2026
Nawshad Ali
Carterhatch - Elected 7 May 2026
Feryal Clark
Enfield North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EN3 5BL 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.
The median sale price around EN3 5BL in Enfield Wash is £415,000 (about £517 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to EN3 5BL, including St James CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Suffolks Primary School (Good) and Bishop Stopford's School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EN3 5BL is Southbury in TfL zone 5, about 1,132 m away, serving the Overground line.
EN3 5BL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Enfield North covering EN3 5BL 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).
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.