Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Enfield: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 14 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around EN1 4HU.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
17Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 46 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 56 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Russet House School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
34crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 34 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 23.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
13GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 GP, 1 hospital, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ENFIELD UNITY PCN — 0.9 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 19 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 21.4 ha total
- largest park 4.6 ha (0.24 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (2.5 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
41shops & libraries
- 33 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Budgens, Aldi…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Tesco Enfield Esso Express — 0.6 mi
In Enfield, 76% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Enfield, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EN1 4HU.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in EN1.
Average sold price by property type across the EN1 district, 2021–2026.
About EN1 4HU
EN1 4HU scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and local amenities — with ENFIELD UNITY PCN 0.9 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, EN1 4HU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,539 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 56 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 43 rated Good. The nearest school is Russet House School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 34 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ENFIELD UNITY PCN, 0.9 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
