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N18 2RA

Cowper Road

Upper Edmonton

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Overview

Postcode N18 2RA is located in a major urban area, within the Upper Edmonton ward of Enfield in the London region, and forms part of the Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water is £58,859 per year. The nearest station is Silver Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pymmes Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,000 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.3%

Approximately 21.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water is £58,859 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from N18 2RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water near N18 2RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Silver Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N18 2RA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Silver Street

Overground

Walking directions to Silver Street
0.5 mi

3

White Hart Lane

Overground

Walking directions to White Hart Lane
0.6 mi

4

Meridian Water

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Meridian Water

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N18 2RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPymmes ParkLargeWalking directions to Pymmes Park
0.4 miCraig ParkMediumWalking directions to Craig Park

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
16,075.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
59.59(+122%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.26(+4%)
Vehicle crime
15.23(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.44(+135%)
Other theft
11.65(+2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
57
22.62%
Other
47
18.65%
African
45
17.86%
British
20
7.94%
Caribbean
19
7.54%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
29.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
22.99%
Level 3 (A level)
38
20.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
27
36%
Owns with a mortgage
21
28%
Owns outright
10
13.33%
Other social rented
10
13.33%
Social rents from council
6
8%
Total households: 75

Property prices in Upper Edmonton

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£458
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£273K – £425K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £458 per square foot) in Upper Edmonton area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Edmonton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£478,000£478
Terraced23£402,000£487
Flats24£275,000£439

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Edmonton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Edmonton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,748£395,000£334,500
2017£207,500£374,500£370,000
2018£187,000£408,000£370,000
2019£252,000£385,000£367,500
2020£204,750£428,000£368,000
2021£220,000£415,000£396,000
2022£245,000£418,500£418,500
2023£269,500£480,000£400,000
2024£235,000£524,500£410,000
2025£275,000£478,000£392,500
2026£272,500£415,000£446,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Edmonton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Edmonton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415£434£397
2017£357£393£422
2018£495£412£427
2019£424£395£417
2020£437£445£400
2021£409£374£425
2022£407£501£470
2023£490£441£459
2024£435£515£460
2025£447£441£487
2026£452£528£456
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Edmonton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Edmonton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N18 2RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N18 2RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20257, Buckstone Road, London, N18 2RESemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
07 Feb 202529A, Buckstone Road, London, N18 2REFlatsLeasehold£260,000
19 May 202655, Prowse Court, 74, Fore Street, London, N18 2FFFlatsLeasehold£315,000
20 Mar 202668, Prowse Court, 74, Fore Street, London, N18 2FFFlatsLeasehold£315,000
14 Jan 202626, Prowse Court, 74, Fore Street, London, N18 2FFFlatsLeasehold£260,000

Schools

In the N18 2RA postcode area, located within Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N18 2RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt John and St James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRaynham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBrook House Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N18 2RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N18 2RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSilverpoint Food CentreFore Street, Enfield, N18 2FEWalking directions to Silverpoint Food Centre
0.1 miSparFore Street, Enfield, N18 2SXWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miTesco Express137-139 Fore Street, London, N18 2XWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLidl6-16 Sterling Way, London, N18 2XZWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miGuney Food & WineSterling Way, Enfield, N18 2XZWalking directions to Guney 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 N18 2RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris McCoy

Upper Edmonton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Margaret Greer

Upper Edmonton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Tim Leaver

Upper Edmonton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kate Osamor

Edmonton and Winchmore Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEnfieldE09000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyEdmonton and Winchmore HillE14001221
WardUpper EdmontonE05013694
ParishEnfield, unparished areaE43000200
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upper Edmonton East & Meridian WaterE02000309
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Enfield 033CE01001555
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N18 2RA

Is N18 2RA (Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water) safe?

The area around N18 2RA records about 108 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 N18 2RA?

The median sale price around N18 2RA in Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water is £335,000 (about £458 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N18 2RA?

There are 20 schools close to N18 2RA, including St John and St James CofE Primary School (Good), Raynham Primary School (Good) and Brook House Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N18 2RA?

The closest station to N18 2RA is Silver Street in TfL zone 4, about 421 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N18 2RA?

N18 2RA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,000 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N18 2RA (Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill covering N18 2RA is Kate Osamor (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris McCoy (Labour Party), Margaret Greer (Labour Party) and Tim Leaver (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.