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EN8 8QZ

Colvin Gardens

Bullsmoor

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Detailed insights for EN8 8QZ

Overview

Postcode EN8 8QZ is located in a major urban area, within the Bullsmoor ward of Enfield in the London region, and forms part of the Bullsmoor & Freezywater area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bullsmoor & Freezywater is £63,649 per year. The nearest station is Waltham Cross, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Holmesdale Tunnel Open Space.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Bullsmoor & Freezywater has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bullsmoor & Freezywater has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bullsmoor & Freezywater is £63,649 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from EN8 8QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bullsmoor & Freezywater near EN8 8QZ 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 Waltham Cross located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN8 8QZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

7

Waltham Cross

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Waltham Cross
0.8 mi

6

Turkey Street

Overground

Walking directions to Turkey Street
0.8 mi

7

Theobalds Grove

Overground

Walking directions to Theobalds Grove

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN8 8QZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHolmesdale Tunnel Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Holmesdale Tunnel Open Space
0.4 miWaltham Cross Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to Waltham Cross Playing Fields
0.4 miPainters Lane Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Painters Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
3,782.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
37.53(+40%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.22(-16%)
Other theft
8.74(-24%)
Vehicle crime
6.17(-34%)
Burglary
4.63(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
32.05%
Other White
62
18.4%
Other
51
15.13%
African
25
7.42%
Caribbean
21
6.23%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
26.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
25.09%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
39.34%
Owns with a mortgage
43
35.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.57%
Social rents from council
5
4.1%
Other social rented
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Bullsmoor

Median price£447,500
Price per sq ft£475
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£411K – £511K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 (about £475 per square foot) in Bullsmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bullsmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£572,750£558
Semi-Detached18£463,500£491
Terraced18£440,000£465
Flats4£206,500£425

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bullsmoor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bullsmoor.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,500£400,000£355,000
2017£197,500£420,000£365,000
2018£197,500£418,500£362,500
2019£184,000£413,000£365,000
2020£232,500£420,000£400,000
2021£285,000£474,995£387,000
2022£260,000£482,500£425,000
2023£231,250£474,995£414,000
2024£240,000£458,000£442,500
2025£225,000£475,000£432,000
2026£456,000£498,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bullsmoor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bullsmoor.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£433£438£393
2017£385£408£406
2018£417£422£418
2019£372£424£444
2020£450£445£414
2021£417£438£448
2022£442£477£499
2023£452£454£511
2024£422£459£432
2025£437£492£473
2026£482£471
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bullsmoor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 8QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN8 8QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Dec 202530, Colvin Gardens, Waltham Cross, EN8 8QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£475,000
23 May 20252, Holmesdale, Waltham Cross, EN8 8QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£700,000
30 May 202520, Tollgate Road, Waltham Cross, EN8 8QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
02 May 20254, Cameron Drive, Waltham Cross, EN8 8BWTerracedFreehold£425,000
29 Apr 2026118, Lodge Crescent, Waltham Cross, EN8 8BJOtherFreehold£397,000

Schools

In the EN8 8QZ postcode area, located within Bullsmoor & Freezywater, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN8 8QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Lea Valley AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNurseryGreenfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHurst Drive Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN8 8QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN8 8QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressBullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miBest-oneBroxbourne, EN8 7ABWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miLidlHigh Street, Broxbourne, EN8 7AAWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miOncu Food CentreHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 6UDWalking directions to Oncu Food Centre
0.3 miEmre Food & WineBroxbourne, EN8 7BUWalking directions to Emre Food & Wine

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 EN8 8QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Destiny Karakus

Bullsmoor - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Faye Nimoh

Bullsmoor - 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
WardBullsmoorE05013675
ParishEnfield, unparished areaE43000200
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bullsmoor & FreezywaterE02000277
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Enfield 001DE01001552
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN8 8QZ

Is EN8 8QZ (Bullsmoor & Freezywater) safe?

The area around EN8 8QZ records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near EN8 8QZ?

The median sale price around EN8 8QZ in Bullsmoor & Freezywater is £447,500 (about £475 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN8 8QZ?

There are 17 schools close to EN8 8QZ, including The Lea Valley Academy (Good), Greenfield Nursery School (Good) and Hurst Drive Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN8 8QZ?

The closest station to EN8 8QZ is Waltham Cross in TfL zone 7, about 844 m away, serving the Greater Anglia line.

How deprived is the area around EN8 8QZ?

EN8 8QZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,954 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN8 8QZ (Bullsmoor & Freezywater) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Enfield North covering EN8 8QZ is Feryal Clark (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Destiny Karakus (Labour Party) and Faye Nimoh (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.