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N21 3HU

Laburnum Gardens

Highfield

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Overview

Postcode N21 3HU is located in a major urban area, within the Highfield area of Enfield in the London region, and forms part of the Palmers Green East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Palmers Green East is £68,868 per year. The median sale price in Highfield is £561,000 (around £545 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £523,750 and £640,499. The nearest station is Winchmore Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Palmers Green East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,703 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Palmers Green East has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.9%

Approximately 12.9% 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 3HU.

Flood risk

No risk

Palmers Green East near N21 3HU 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N21 3HU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Winchmore Hill

Great Northern

Walking directions to Winchmore Hill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
2,469.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.79(-41%)
Vehicle crime
9.47(+1%)
Burglary
7.89(+44%)
Other theft
5.79(-49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127
34.99%
Other White
89
24.52%
Other
30
8.26%
Indian
22
6.06%
Irish
17
4.68%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
41.32%
No qualifications
52
18.06%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.11%
Apprenticeship
16
5.56%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
36.36%
Owns outright
34
25.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
22.73%
Social rents from council
16
12.12%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Highfield

Median price: £561,000
Price per sq ft: £545
Sales (last 12 months): 56
Typical range (middle 50%): £524K – £640K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £561,000 (about £545 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
Terraced40£586,875£549
Semi-Detached10£567,500£537
Flats6£305,000£531

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£304,248£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£578,000
2026£280,000£673,500£540,000
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£513£513£491
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£541
2026£473£530£543
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 3HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N21 3HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Nov 2025243, Firs Lane, London, N21 2PHTerracedFreehold£750,000
23 Oct 20252, Hyde Park Gardens, London, N21 2PNTerracedFreehold£770,000
24 Oct 202541, Beverley Close, London, N21 3JBFlatsLeasehold£400,000
12 Jun 202556, Highfield Road, London, N21 3HLTerracedFreehold£407,000
23 Sept 202538, Farm Road, London, N21 3JATerracedFreehold£710,000

Schools

In the N21 3HU postcode area, located within Palmers Green East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for N21 3HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miSecondaryWinchmore SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.2 miPrimaryHighfield Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimaryFirs Farm Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N21 3HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N21 3HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miJardin's Food & WineCompton Road, Enfield, N21 3RXWalking directions to Jardin's Food & Wine
0.3 miBroadway Food & WineEnfield, N21 3SAWalking directions to Broadway Food & Wine
0.3 miGreen Lanes Surgery & PharmacyEnfield, N21 2SAWalking directions to Green Lanes Surgery & Pharmacy
0.3 miTesco Express810 Green Lanes, London, N21 2SAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSainsbury's681 Green Lanes, London, N21 3RSWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Enfield district.

Band A£1,512
Band B£1,764
Band C£2,016
Band D£2,268
Band E£2,772
Band F£3,276
Band G£3,779
Band H£4,535

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 3HU, 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 026EE01001570
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N21 3HU

Is N21 3HU (Palmers Green East) safe?

The area around N21 3HU records about 73 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 3HU?

The median sale price around N21 3HU in Highfield is £561,000 (about £545 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N21 3HU?

There are 18 schools close to N21 3HU, including Winchmore School (Good), Highfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Firs Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to N21 3HU?

The closest station to N21 3HU is Winchmore Hill in TfL zone 4, about 936 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N21 3HU?

N21 3HU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,703 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill covering N21 3HU 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).