Charles Street is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN1 1FG is located in the Southbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield North. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charles Street, Enfield, EN1 1FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN1 1FX, EN1 1LD, EN1 1DA, EN1 1FH, EN1 1LF, EN1 1LG, EN1 1DW, EN1 1LA, EN1 1BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN1 1FG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 55.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 44.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 1FG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 48.2% | 43.8% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 38.1% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.1% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 15.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 6.6% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 49.8% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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 | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 79.7% | 64.7% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 8.9% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 82.1% | 71.4% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 12.5% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 71.6% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 18.3% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 2.4% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% lower than the Bush Hill Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Street has the 41st lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Bush Hill Park and the 179th lowest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 Karyatis Court, 49 Charles Street, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-03-03 | £290,854 |
| Flat 7 Karyatis Court, 49 Charles Street, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-28 | £226,206 |
| Flat 12 Karyatis Court, 49 Charles Street, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-03-04 | £253,994 |
| Flat 15 Karyatis Court, 49 Charles Street, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-12-20 | £309,615 |
| Flat 14 Karyatis Court, 49 Charles Street, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2020-02-07 | £304,220 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 5,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 5,143 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 | 395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bush Hill Park Junior School Main Avenue , EN1 1DS | - not rated | 395 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bush Hill Park Infant School Main Avenue , EN1 1DS | - not rated | 395 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spicer Primary School Southbury Road , EN1 1YF | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Raglan Junior School Raglan Road , Bush Hill Park EN1 2RG | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Covent RC School London Road , EN2 6EN | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 4,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,757 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,975 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 | 1,242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverways School St Andrew's Parish Centre , Silver Street EN1 3EG | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essential Achievers 83 Ridge Avenue , Winchmore Hill N21 2RH | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Secondary Support Centre Swan Annexe , 219 High Street EN3 4DX | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Unit Bury Street , Edmonton N9 7JR | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Cafe | 43 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 227 yd | |
| 57Main.co.uk | 57 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 309 yd | |
| Aspen Services Ltd | Bush Hill Park Primary School, Main Avenue | 318 yd | |
| Mima's Place Deli | 9 Queen Annes Place, ENFIELD | 460 yd | |
| Grill Station | 5 Queen Annes Place, ENFIELD | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln Arms | Public House, 155 Percival Road | 341 yd | |
| Bush Hill Park Bowls Tennis And Social Club | Abbey Road, ENFIELD | 391 yd | |
| Bush Hill Park PH | Public House, 141 St Marks Road | 448 yd | |
| Enfield Cricket Club | 9 Lincoln Road, ENFIELD | 738 yd | |
| Enfield Chase Tennis Club | Enfield Chase Tenis Club, Mortimer Drive | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Queen | 22 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 74 yd | |
| Rice Garden | 33 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 227 yd | |
| Bush Hill Park Kebab Takeaway | 45 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 227 yd | |
| Belfords Pizza | 76 Main Avenue, ENFIELD | 287 yd | |
| Naya Tandoori | 134 Percival Road, Enfield | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 3-5 Leighton Road, ENFIELD | 326 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 131 St Marks Road, ENFIELD | 448 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 327 Southbury Road, ENFIELD | 861 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 5 Clock Parade, London Road | 946 yd | |
| Tesco | Supermarket, Savoy Parade | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Hall MAIN AVENUE | 86 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Hall WHEATSHEAF HALL WHEATSHEAF HALL ROMAN WAY | 221 yd | |
| Bush Hill Park 87B 87B CECIL AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 389 yd |
| Bush Hill Park Bowls Tennis & Social Club Abbey Road | tennis courts | 436 yd |
| Springs Womens Fitness & Tanning Centre (Enfield) (Closed) 3a 3a Queen Annes Place | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Enfield Cricket Club LINCOLN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| Enfield Chase Tennis Club MORTIMER DRIVE | tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Enfield) Lombard House Lombard House Southbury Road | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Kingsmead School KINGSMEAD SCHOOL KINGSMEAD SCHOOL SOUTHBURY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Southbury Leisure Centre SOUTHBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 911 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.