Enfield Area Guide

UK Area Guides

Enfield, Greater London

Exceptional4.7

Living in

Enfield straddles the border between North London and Hertfordshire. There are still some 14th-century remnants of Enfield's past as a small town, but today it is a thriving suburb offering the best of both London life and country living. Enfield has several train stations, as well as good bus and road links, making commuting into Central London easy. It's a good place to look for a family home - or a home for pets - that's relatively affordable, in an area with an abundance of green space. Schools are also good, making this area ever popular with families.

Ratings

Exceptional4.7

Community

This area generally has staying power, especially for families, who are often keen to keep their children in this area throughout their schooling - even if they might move to be in a certain catchment area when their kids age out of primary school. There's a real sense of place in this area, with its thriving town centre, and good local amenities. There is also a thrice-weekly town market.

Safety

The 2014/2015 crime rate and violence against the person rate were both much lower than the overall London rates. The crime rate for the year ending December 2016 was also lower than the average for similar areas. In the period between April 2016 and March 2017, the most common crimes were antisocial behaviour, violence and sexual offences, and vehicle crime. 

Parking

This is an easy part of London to keep a car in. The rate of car ownership here is high for London, at over one car for every household. Road links are good, with the M25 nearby.

Nightlife

There's a good range of restaurants and pubs in Enfield's lively town centre, and there is also a selection of bars and clubs. Transport links are fairly good, for travel to London nightlife destinations.

Family Friendly

Enfield is a great place to look for a family home. The range of property on offer in this area is very wide - from Georgian to new build, and from flats to detached homes, the whole range is available, but there's plentiful stock of terraces and semis that would be suitable for families. Enfield also isn't short of green space: The Town Park, Hilly Fields Park, Forty Hall Country Park, and Bush Hill Park are in the centre of the neighbourhood. Trent Country Park and Myddleton Gardens are also nearby and several rivers and brooks run through the area. The Hertfordshire countryside is a short drive away.Schools in this area are generally very good, including state primaries, girls' and boys' comprehensives, and the renowned Enfield Grammar school. About 1 in 5 residents is a child aged 0-15.

Pet Friendly

Enfield's property market is varied, with a wide range of properties that would be suitable for pets. There are plenty of terraces and semis, both period and new, that would be good places to keep pets. There is an abundance of green space at your doorstep in Enfield. The Town Park, Hilly Fields Park, Forty Hall Country Park, and Bush Hill Park are in the centre of the neighbourhood. Trent Country Park and Myddleton Gardens are also nearby and several rivers and brooks run through the area. The Hertfordshire countryside is a short drive away.

Transport

Enfield is located in Zone 5 and is served by rail, but not by Tube. Enfield Town and Bush Hill Park stations have trains to Liverpool Street, with a Tube connection at Seven Sisters. Trains from Enfield Chase go to Moorgate, with a Tube connection at Finsbury Park. The area is well-served by local buses. Road links are good, with the M25 nearby.