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N18 2XS

College Close

Upper Edmonton

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Detailed insights for N18 2XS

Overview

Postcode N18 2XS 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 very high crime levels, with around 215.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pymmes Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
216
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water has a very high crime rate, with approximately 215.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.3%

Approximately 18.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 15 ft away from N18 2XS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Silver Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N18 2XS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Silver Street

Overground

Walking directions to Silver Street
0.6 mi

3

White Hart Lane

Overground

Walking directions to White Hart Lane
0.8 mi

4

Meridian Water

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Meridian Water

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
395
Population density
8,624.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.16(+139%)
Drugs
42.17(+580%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.21(-6%)
Public order
18.42(+172%)
Theft from the person
16.48(+76%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
101
25.51%
Other White
81
20.45%
Other
51
12.88%
British
46
11.62%
Caribbean
26
6.57%
Total population: 396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
95
30.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
86
27.83%
Level 3 (A level)
40
12.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.65%
Other
20
6.47%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
48.59%
Owns outright
27
19.01%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.38%
Social rents from council
16
11.27%
Other social rented
10
7.04%
Total households: 142

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N18 2XS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N18 2XS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 2026Flat 21, Wadham House, College Close, London, N18 2XTFlatsLeasehold£275,000
07 Nov 202526, Lancaster Road, London, N18 1HPTerracedFreehold£375,000
11 Aug 202522, Lancaster Road, London, N18 1HPTerracedFreehold£452,500
31 Oct 202516, Regal Court, London, N18 2XUFlatsLeasehold£275,000
04 Apr 202522, College Gardens, London, N18 2XRTerracedFreehold£460,000

Schools

In the N18 2XS postcode area, located within Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRaynham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBrook House Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N18 2XS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N18 2XS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGuney Food & WineSterling Way, Enfield, N18 2XZWalking directions to Guney Food & Wine
0.1 miLidl6-16 Sterling Way, London, N18 2XZWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miTesco Express137-139 Fore Street, London, N18 2XWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSilverpoint Food CentreFore Street, Enfield, N18 2FEWalking directions to Silverpoint Food Centre
0.2 miSparFore Street, Enfield, N18 2SXWalking directions to Spar

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 2XS, 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 033EE01001558
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N18 2XS

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

The area around N18 2XS records about 216 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2XS?

The median sale price around N18 2XS 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 2XS?

There are 20 schools close to N18 2XS, 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 2XS?

The closest station to N18 2XS is Silver Street in TfL zone 4, about 127 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N18 2XS?

N18 2XS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,348 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill covering N18 2XS 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.