Enfield EN8 area guide
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Is Enfield EN8 a good place to live?
In Enfield (EN8), recorded crime is 119% above the national average, homes sell for around £384,523 on average, there are 16 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£384,523
Population
56,580
Recorded crime
498.9
Schools
16
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Enfield EN8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Enfield EN8 is rated high. Around 26.6% of properties (5,005 of 18,811) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 476 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in EN8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (112 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in EN8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 430/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 22,781
Owned 62% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for EN8.
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Enfield EN8: frequently asked questions
Is Enfield EN8 a good place to live?
In Enfield (EN8), recorded crime is 119% above the national average, homes sell for around £384,523 on average, there are 16 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Enfield EN8?
Recorded crime in Enfield EN8 runs at 498.9 per 1,000 properties, 119% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Enfield EN8 safe?
Crime in Enfield EN8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Enfield EN8 runs at 498.9 per 1,000 properties, 119% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Enfield EN8?
Homes in Enfield EN8 sell for around £384,523 on average, based on 485 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Enfield EN8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Enfield EN8 is rated high. Around 26.6% of properties (5,005 of 18,811) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 476 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Enfield EN8?
There are 16 schools in Enfield EN8 (12 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Enfield EN8 a deprived area?
Enfield EN8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).