Borden Avenue is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN1 2BY is located in the Bush Hill Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borden Avenue, Enfield, EN1 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N21 2DP, N21 2DT, EN1 2DA, EN1 2BZ, EN1 2BT, N21 2DR, EN1 2EZ, N21 2DS, N21 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN1 2BY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 47.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 52.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EN1 2BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.6% | 25.6% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 59% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 46.9% | 54.2% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 30.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 14.9% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 12% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 10.9% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 39.5% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 78.3% | 66.7% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 10.9% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 80.3% | 71% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 14.1% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 71.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 23.6% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 0% | -21.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borden Avenue was 21.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% lower than the Bush Hill Park average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Borden Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Bush Hill Park and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Borden Avenue, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2024-11-08 | £783,428 |
| 44 Borden Avenue, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-04-12 | £649,754 |
| 48 Borden Avenue, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £662,500 | 2024-03-22 | £704,923 |
| 36 Borden Avenue, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-08-26 | £701,353 |
| 52 Borden Avenue, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £633,000 | 2021-06-25 | £705,283 |
EN1 2BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in EN1 2BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 4,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 5,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raglan Infant School Wellington Road , EN1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Raglan Junior School Raglan Road , Bush Hill Park EN1 2RG | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Ringwood Way , Winchmore Hill N21 2RA | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Highfield Road , N21 3HE | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starks Field Primary School 167 Church Street , Edmonton N9 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchmore School Laburnum Grove , Winchmore Hill N21 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Enfield County School for Girls Holly Walk , EN2 6QG | 4out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 4out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane , N21 1QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,094 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,460 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 5,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 4,801 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 871 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Silverways School St Andrews Parish Centre, Silver Street , EN1 3EG | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lea School Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TU | 4out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmers Green High School 104 Hoppers Road , N21 3LJ | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Cafe | 3 Avenue Parade, Ridge Avenue | 296 yd | |
| Masala Lounge | 5 Avenue Parade, Ridge Avenue | 296 yd | |
| Harissa Bistro | 19A Bush Hill Parade, Village Road | 296 yd | |
| Cafeteria | Park Avenue Resource Centre, 65C Park Avenue | 430 yd | |
| Limes Cafe/Limes Taverna | 884 Green Lanes, LONDON | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood Tennis Club | Ridge Avenue, LONDON | 552 yd | |
| Enfield Chase Tennis Club | Enfield Chase Tenis Club, Mortimer Drive | 593 yd | |
| Winchmore Sports Lounge | Red Ridge Club, Bridge Gate Mews | 679 yd | |
| The Stag And Hounds | Public House, 371 Bury Street West | 698 yd | |
| The Little Green Dragon Enfield | 928 Green Lanes, LONDON | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Reef | Commercial Premises, 14 Bush Hill Parade | 293 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Avenue Parade, Ridge Avenue | 296 yd | |
| Fiza Curry House | 4 Bush Hill Parade, Church Street | 337 yd | |
| Hot Wok Express | 934 Green Lanes, LONDON | 718 yd | |
| Breakfast Club | Raglan Primary School, Wellington Road | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 5 Clock Parade, London Road | 812 yd | |
| Waitrose | 889 Green Lanes, LONDON | 927 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 131 St Marks Road, ENFIELD | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood Sports Club RIDGE AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 449 yd |
| Enfield Chase Tennis Club MORTIMER DRIVE | tennis courts | 586 yd |
| Bush Hill Park Golf Club BUSH HILL | golf | 754 yd |
| Aspire Sports And Fitness Centre CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Vicars Moor Lawn Tennis Club SHERBROOK GARDENS | tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Bush Hill Park Bowls Tennis & Social Club Abbey Road | tennis courts | 900 yd |
| Winchmore Hill Sports Club FIRS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| Springs Womens Fitness & Tanning Centre (Enfield) (Closed) 3a 3a Queen Annes Place | health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| Enfield Cricket Club LINCOLN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.