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N21 3AY

Barrowell Green

Highfield

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Overview

Postcode N21 3AY is located in a major urban area, within the Highfield ward of Enfield in the London region, and forms part of the Palmers Green East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Palmers Green East is £68,868 per year. The nearest station is Winchmore Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.9%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Palmers Green East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,384 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Palmers Green East has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.9%

Approximately 27.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Palmers Green East is £68,868 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N21 3AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Palmers Green East near N21 3AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Winchmore Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N21 3AY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Winchmore Hill

Great Northern

Walking directions to Winchmore Hill
0.9 mi

4

Palmers Green

Great Northern

Walking directions to Palmers Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
6,644.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
18.32(-32%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.32(-41%)
Vehicle crime
17.79(+90%)
Drugs
5.76(-7%)
Burglary
5.23(-4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
87
28.25%
Other White
58
18.83%
Other
53
17.21%
African
32
10.39%
Caribbean
15
4.87%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
40.5%
No qualifications
62
25.62%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
33
27.05%
Social rents from council
32
26.23%
Owns outright
29
23.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.75%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Highfield

Median price£560,000
Price per sq ft£544
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£511K – £637K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 (about £544 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,000 up to £905,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£570,000£565
Terraced37£568,750£544
Flats6£290,000£497

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313,500£512,500£515,000
2017£291,500£565,000£520,500
2018£295,000£550,000£510,000
2019£282,500£578,500£501,250
2020£324,000£547,500£530,000
2021£280,000£597,500£542,500
2022£301,500£665,000£557,500
2023£306,750£570,000£575,000
2024£289,250£552,000£572,500
2025£307,500£561,000£575,000
2026£280,000£705,000£535,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£526£513£490
2017£517£489£493
2018£530£501£501
2019£557£531£488
2020£437£446£504
2021£482£485£494
2022£511£576£534
2023£532£498£535
2024£480£560£526
2025£524£565£536
2026£400£544£615
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N21 3AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N21 3AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202660, Barrowell Green, London, N21 3AYTerracedFreehold£420,000
21 Jan 202690, Barrowell Green, London, N21 3AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
14 Feb 202595, Barrowell Green, London, N21 3AUFlatsLeasehold£295,000
03 Feb 202514, Cosgrove Close, London, N21 3BQTerracedFreehold£535,000
15 Dec 202533, Cosgrove Close, London, N21 3BGFlatsLeasehold£310,000

Schools

In the N21 3AY postcode area, located within Palmers Green East, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N21 3AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHighfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryWinchmore SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePalmers Green High SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N21 3AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N21 3AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's681 Green Lanes, London, N21 3RSWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miJardin's Food & WineCompton Road, Enfield, N21 3RXWalking directions to Jardin's Food & Wine
0.4 miYasar Halim2a/2b Hedge Lane, London, N13 5SHWalking directions to Yasar Halim
0.4 miBroadway Food & WineEnfield, N21 3SAWalking directions to Broadway 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 N21 3AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bambos Charalambous

Highfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Peter Charalambous

Highfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

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
WardHighfieldE05013683
ParishEnfield, unparished areaE43000200
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Palmers Green EastE02000302
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Enfield 026BE01001493
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N21 3AY

Is N21 3AY (Palmers Green East) safe?

The area around N21 3AY records about 65 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 N21 3AY?

The median sale price around N21 3AY in Palmers Green East is £560,000 (about £544 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N21 3AY?

There are 17 schools close to N21 3AY, including Highfield Primary School (Outstanding), Winchmore School (Good) and Palmers Green High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N21 3AY?

The closest station to N21 3AY is Winchmore Hill in TfL zone 4, about 1,030 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N21 3AY?

N21 3AY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,384 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N21 3AY (Palmers Green East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill covering N21 3AY is Kate Osamor (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bambos Charalambous (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Peter Charalambous (Conservative and Unionist 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.