Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Enfield: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 9 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 EN3 5BY.
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
- 43 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 53 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Enfield Heights Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
Data temporarily unavailable
Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 GP, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE ORDNANCE UNITY CENTRE FOR HEALTH — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green 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.
- 8.2 ha total
- largest park 4.1 ha (0.25 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (400 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
39shops & libraries
- 31 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Budgens, The Co-operative Group, Lidl…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Tesco Enfield Esso Express — 0.2 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 EN3 5BY.
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 EN3.
Average sold price by property type across the EN3 district, 2021–2026.
About EN3 5BY
EN3 5BY scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Tesco Enfield Esso Express 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, EN3 5BY is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,526 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 53 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 41 rated Good. The nearest school is Enfield Heights Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE ORDNANCE UNITY CENTRE FOR HEALTH, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
