Canning Square is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN1 4BH is located in the Southbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield North. This postcode has been in use since 2016-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canning Square, Enfield, EN1 4BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN1 4DX, EN1 4BT, EN1 4UU, EN1 4JE, EN1 4DR, EN1 4DZ, EN1 4EA, EN1 4DN, EN1 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN1 4BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 37.4% | 41% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 44.1% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 42% | 41.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 38.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 14.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 30.4% | 24.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 14.6% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 28.8% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.7% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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 | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 71% | 58% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 14% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 12.4% |
In this area, 70% 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 | 76.6% | 70% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| European Union | 8% | 10.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 7.9% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 70.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 26.1% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 0.6% | -18.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Other religion | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canning Square was 113.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Carterhatch average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Canning Square has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Carterhatch and the 259th highest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Canning Square, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-08-23 | £440,442 |
| 23 Canning Square, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-10-06 | £452,258 |
| 77 Canning Square, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2020-01-15 | £502,027 |
| 21 Canning Square, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2019-07-26 | £394,522 |
| 25 Canning Square, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2018-09-21 | £483,252 |
EN1 4BH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School Blindman's Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DW | 4out of 4 | 5,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcesters Primary School Goat Lane , EN1 4UF | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterhatch Junior School Carterhatch Lane , EN1 4JY | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterhatch Infant School Carterhatch Lane , EN1 4JY | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolks Primary School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forty Hill CofE Primary School Forty Hill , EN2 9EY | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Stopford's School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chace Community School Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius College Turkey Street , EN1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield County School for Girls Holly Walk , EN2 6QG | 4out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchardside School 230 Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 2out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverways School St Andrews Parish Centre, Silver Street , EN1 3EG | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Family Crab | 12 Cambridge Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 371 yd | |
| Aspen Services Ltd | Carterhatch Infant And Junior School, Carterhatch Lane | 421 yd | |
| Radish Catering | Worcesters Primary School, Goat Lane | 628 yd | |
| Stir Food Ltd | Durants School, 4 Pitfield Way | 1,013 yd | |
| Nice Green Cafe | Restaurant, Forty Hall | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Halfway House Toby Carvery | Toby Cavery, 801 Great Cambridge Road | 420 yd | |
| Lawns Bar & Restaurant | David Lloyd Club, 180 Carterhatch Lane | 439 yd | |
| Enfield Ignatians RFC | Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Donkey Lane | 495 yd | |
| Enfield Town Football Club | Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Donkey Lane | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Yum Caribbean | 8 Cambridge Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 371 yd | |
| Yummy 2 Kebab House | 4 Cambridge Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 371 yd | |
| Enfield Kebab and Pizza | 795 Great Cambridge Road, ENFIELD | 490 yd | |
| Roma Bella Pizza Enfield | 793 Great Cambridge Road, ENFIELD | 490 yd | |
| Attigo Academy Trust C/O | Main Building, Worcesters Primary School | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baki Food Centre | 797-799 Great Cambridge Road, ENFIELD | 466 yd | |
| Aldi | 14 Enfield Retail Park, Crown Road | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Enfield) CARTERHATCH LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 424 yd |
| Carterhatch School CARTERHATCH LANE | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Stadium DONKEY LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Worcesters Primary School WORCESTERS SCHOOL WORCESTERS SCHOOL GOAT LANE | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Enfield Rangers Football Club PALMERS LANE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Bishop Stopford'S School BRICK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Enfield Playing Fields GREAT CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Avm Fitness 10-12 10-12 FILLEBROOK AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Suffolks Primary School SUFFOLKS PRIMARY SCHOOL SUFFOLKS PRIMARY SCHOOL BRICK LANE | grass pitches | 990 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 | 47 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.