Main Avenue is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN1 1DS is located in the Southbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN1 1DH, EN1 1EH, EN1 1DJ, EN1 1DL, EN1 1DR, EN1 1DP, EN1 1XW, EN1 1DN, EN1 1DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN1 1DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EN1 1DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.1% | 46% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 38.8% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 47% | 55.7% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 27.3% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 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.
In the area around EN1 1DS this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 28.5% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 32.6% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 13.6% | 4.2% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 24.7% | 20.9% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 18.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 40.4% | 36.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 0.6% | 10.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
In this area, 57.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 57.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 10.1% | 10% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| Africa | 15% | 16% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 5.7% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 57.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 34.3% | 32.6% | 9.8% | 24.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 1.7% | -11.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 1.7% | -23.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.6% | 37.2% | -18.6% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 30.1% | 6.5% | 23.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Avenue was 160.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 174.7% higher than the Bush Hill Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Main Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 122 local areas in Bush Hill Park and the 172nd highest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59B Main Avenue, Enfield, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2018-07-23 | £1,248,558 |
| 49 Main Avenue, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2008-06-27 | £290,571 |
The percentage of student residents living in EN1 1DS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 5,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 5,099 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 | 83 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bush Hill Park Junior School Main Avenue , EN1 1DS | - not rated | 83 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bush Hill Park Infant School Main Avenue , EN1 1DS | - not rated | 83 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spicer Primary School Southbury Road , EN1 1YF | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galliard Primary School Galliard Road , N9 7PE | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | 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 | 770 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | - not rated | 770 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Covent RC School London Road , EN2 6EN | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford's School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 4,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,710 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,890 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 Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 3,289 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Support Centre Swan Annexe , 219 High Street EN3 4DX | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Unit Bury Street , Edmonton N9 7JR | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverways School St Andrew's Parish Centre , Silver Street EN1 3EG | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essential Achievers 83 Ridge Avenue , Winchmore Hill N21 2RH | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Services Ltd | Bush Hill Park Primary School, Main Avenue | 21 yd | |
| 57Main.co.uk | 57 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 23 yd | |
| Main Cafe | 43 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 104 yd | |
| Go Jump In Ltd | 22 Lumina Way, ENFIELD | 426 yd | |
| Stantons Coffee House | 7 Queen Annes Place, ENFIELD | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln Arms | Public House, 155 Percival Road | 390 yd | |
| Bush Hill Park PH | Public House, 141 St Marks Road | 523 yd | |
| Bush Hill Park Bowls Tennis And Social Club | Abbey Road, ENFIELD | 643 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 5 Dearsley Road, ENFIELD | 890 yd | |
| Enfield Cricket Club | 9 Lincoln Road, ENFIELD | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfords Pizza | 76 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 63 yd | |
| Rice Garden | 33 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 104 yd | |
| Bush Hill Park Kebab Takeaway | 45 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 104 yd | |
| Naya Tandoori | 134 Percival Road, Enfield | 310 yd | |
| Twins Fish Bar | 144 Percival Road, ENFIELD | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 3-5 Leighton Road, ENFIELD | 267 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 131 St Marks Road, ENFIELD | 523 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 327 Southbury Road, ENFIELD | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf Hall WHEATSHEAF HALL WHEATSHEAF HALL ROMAN WAY | 113 yd | |
| James Hall MAIN AVENUE | 305 yd | |
| Bush Hill Park 87B 87B CECIL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Springs Womens Fitness & Tanning Centre (Enfield) (Closed) 3a 3a Queen Annes Place | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Enfield) Lombard House Lombard House Southbury Road | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Bush Hill Park Bowls Tennis & Social Club Abbey Road | tennis courts | 688 yd |
| Kingsmead School KINGSMEAD SCHOOL KINGSMEAD SCHOOL SOUTHBURY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Southbury Leisure Centre SOUTHBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| King Georges Field (Delhi Road) DELHI ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Enfield Cricket Club LINCOLN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 35.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 35.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.