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EN3 5XJ

Lawson Road

Carterhatch

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Overview

Postcode EN3 5XJ 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 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 Brimsdown, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hoe Lane Space.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
58.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Enfield Wash has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,365 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Enfield Wash has a high crime rate, with approximately 91 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.5%

Approximately 58.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 163 ft away from EN3 5XJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Enfield Wash near EN3 5XJ 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 Brimsdown located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN3 5XJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

5

Brimsdown

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Brimsdown
0.8 mi

5

Southbury

Overground

Walking directions to Southbury
0.8 mi

6

Turkey Street

Overground

Walking directions to Turkey Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN3 5XJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHoe Lane SpaceLargeWalking directions to Hoe Lane Space

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
15,421.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.56(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.07(-29%)
Vehicle crime
11.25(+20%)
Theft from the person
5.87(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.38(-6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
96
24.81%
African
80
20.67%
Other
63
16.28%
Other White
51
13.18%
Caribbean
20
5.17%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
95
34.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
25.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.31%
Level 3 (A level)
30
10.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.58%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
73
49.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
19.73%
Owns with a mortgage
19
12.93%
Other social rented
13
8.84%
Owns outright
10
6.8%
Total households: 147

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN3 5XJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN3 5XJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 20257, Bridge Close, Enfield, EN1 4LHFlatsLeasehold£330,000
20 Feb 202629, Cedar Avenue, Enfield, EN3 7JBTerracedFreehold£615,000
20 Jun 202515, Cedar Avenue, Enfield, EN3 7JBTerracedFreehold£465,000
26 Mar 202520A, Cedar Avenue, Enfield, EN3 7JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
17 Mar 202523, Cedar Avenue, Enfield, EN3 7JBTerracedFreehold£625,000

Schools

In the EN3 5XJ postcode area, located within Enfield Wash, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableDurants SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEnfield Heights AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN3 5XJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisaHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5XPWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miOzgur Food CentreHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5JHWalking directions to Ozgur Food Centre
0.1 miEnfield Pound+/EViMHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5BHWalking directions to Enfield Pound+/EViM
0.1 miPremierHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5BLWalking directions to Premier
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 5XJ, 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 006CE01001517
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN3 5XJ

Is EN3 5XJ (Enfield Wash) safe?

The area around EN3 5XJ records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5XJ?

The median sale price around EN3 5XJ 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 5XJ?

There are 20 schools close to EN3 5XJ, including St James CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Durants School (Good) and Enfield Heights Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN3 5XJ?

The closest station to EN3 5XJ is Brimsdown in TfL zone 5, about 1,337 m away, serving the Greater Anglia line.

How deprived is the area around EN3 5XJ?

EN3 5XJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,365 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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