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EN3 5QS

Hertford Road

Carterhatch

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Overview

Postcode EN3 5QS 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 average crime levels, with around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 Turkey Street, about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Albany Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Enfield Wash has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,526 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Enfield Wash has an average crime rate, with approximately 75.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.7%

Approximately 15.7% 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 39 ft away from EN3 5QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Enfield Wash near EN3 5QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Turkey Street located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN3 5QS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

6

Turkey Street

Overground

Walking directions to Turkey Street
0.8 mi

6

Enfield Lock

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Enfield Lock
0.9 mi

5

Brimsdown

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Brimsdown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN3 5QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAlbany ParkLargeWalking directions to Albany Park
0.4 miHoe Lane SpaceLargeWalking directions to Hoe Lane Space

Area Profile

Population
465
Population density
7,131.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.03(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.43(-54%)
Vehicle crime
11.86(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.34(+29%)
Theft from the person
6.21(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
34.84%
African
71
15.27%
Other
71
15.27%
Other White
43
9.25%
Bangladeshi
35
7.53%
Total population: 465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
100
29.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
72
21.3%
Level 3 (A level)
55
16.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
14.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
11.54%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
28.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
28.1%
Owns outright
36
23.53%
Social rents from council
16
10.46%
Other social rented
8
5.23%
Total households: 153

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN3 5QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN3 5QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025102, Roedean Avenue, Enfield, EN3 5QNTerracedFreehold£410,000
28 Feb 202597, Roedean Avenue, Enfield, EN3 5QNTerracedFreehold£443,500
09 Feb 202650, Stainton Road, Enfield, EN3 5JSFlatsLeasehold£180,000
14 Jul 202548, Stainton Road, Enfield, EN3 5JSFlatsLeasehold£306,000
20 Mar 202679, Stainton Road, Enfield, EN3 5JPFlatsLeasehold£280,000

Schools

In the EN3 5QS postcode area, located within Enfield Wash, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN3 5QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableDurants SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryEnfield Heights AcademyFree schools

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEastfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN3 5QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN3 5QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAlbany NewsHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5PRWalking directions to Albany News
0.1 miTesco ExpressJasper Close, Enfield, EN3 5UTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miAkdeniz SupermarketHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5UTWalking directions to Akdeniz Supermarket
0.2 miNisaHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5XPWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miBudgensHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5SSWalking directions to Budgens

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 5QS, 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 006EE01001550
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN3 5QS

Is EN3 5QS (Enfield Wash) safe?

The area around EN3 5QS records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5QS?

The median sale price around EN3 5QS 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 5QS?

There are 20 schools close to EN3 5QS, including Durants School (Good), Enfield Heights Academy (Good) and Eastfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN3 5QS?

The closest station to EN3 5QS is Turkey Street in TfL zone 6, about 951 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around EN3 5QS?

EN3 5QS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,526 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Enfield North covering EN3 5QS 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.