First Avenue is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN1 1BP is located in the Southbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Edmonton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about First Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN1 1BS, EN1 2QW, EN1 1BW, EN1 2QL, EN1 2QP, EN1 1BT, EN1 2QN, EN1 1JZ, EN1 1LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN1 1BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.3% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.7% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 37.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 44.8% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 52.1% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 31.2% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 11.8% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 16.6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 46.1% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 79.6% | 66% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 8% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 79.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 79.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 79.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 1.5% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Bush Hill Park average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
First Avenue has the 35th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Bush Hill Park and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 First Avenue, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-03-27 | £546,710 |
| 98 First Avenue, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2024-07-11 | £978,227 |
| 133 First Avenue, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-06-09 | £531,872 |
| 104 First Avenue, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-12-09 | £941,568 |
| 110 First Avenue, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-07-01 | £791,540 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 5,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Hill Park Primary School Bush Hill Park Primary School , Main Avenue EN1 1DS | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spicer Primary School Southbury Road , EN1 1YF | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Raglan Junior School Raglan Road , Bush Hill Park EN1 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raglan Infant School Wellington Road , EN1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galliard Primary School Galliard Road , N9 7PE | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Enfield County School for Girls Holly Walk , EN2 6QG | 4out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chace Community School Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 4,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,707 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,970 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 3,728 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverways School St Andrews Parish Centre, Silver Street , EN1 3EG | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mima's Place Deli | 9 Queen Annes Place, ENFIELD | 361 yd | |
| Grill Station | 5 Queen Annes Place, ENFIELD | 361 yd | |
| Stantons Coffee House | 7 Queen Annes Place, ENFIELD | 373 yd | |
| Main Cafe | 43 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 479 yd | |
| 57Main.co.uk | 57 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Hill Park Bowls Tennis And Social Club | Abbey Road, ENFIELD | 162 yd | |
| Bush Hill Park PH | Public House, 141 St Marks Road | 406 yd | |
| Enfield Chase Tennis Club | Enfield Chase Tenis Club, Mortimer Drive | 518 yd | |
| Enfield Cricket Club | 9 Lincoln Road, ENFIELD | 558 yd | |
| The Lincoln Arms | Public House, 155 Percival Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Queen | 22 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 204 yd | |
| Hoviwa | 100 Lincoln Road, ENFIELD | 275 yd | |
| Phitology | 13 Queen Annes Place, ENFIELD | 361 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 87 St Marks Road, ENFIELD | 405 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 64 St Marks Road, ENFIELD | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 131 St Marks Road, ENFIELD | 406 yd | |
| Co-operative | 3-5 Leighton Road, ENFIELD | 456 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 5 Clock Parade, London Road | 692 yd | |
| Lidl | 107 Cecil Road, ENFIELD | 943 yd | |
| Tesco | Supermarket, Savoy Parade | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bush Hill Park Bowls Tennis & Social Club Abbey Road | tennis courts | 196 yd |
| James Hall MAIN AVENUE | 277 yd | |
| Springs Womens Fitness & Tanning Centre (Enfield) (Closed) 3a 3a Queen Annes Place | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Wheatsheaf Hall WHEATSHEAF HALL WHEATSHEAF HALL ROMAN WAY | 483 yd | |
| Enfield Cricket Club LINCOLN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 515 yd |
| Bush Hill Park 87B 87B CECIL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 546 yd |
| Enfield Chase Tennis Club MORTIMER DRIVE | tennis courts | 549 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Enfield) TOWER POINT TOWER POINT SYDNEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| St Annes Catholic High School For Girls (Lower School) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| King Georges Field (Delhi Road) DELHI ROAD | grass pitches | 999 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.