Windmill Hill is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN2 7AZ is located in the Ridgeway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Hill, Enfield, EN2 7AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN2 7DJ, EN2 7BG, EN2 7DT, EN2 7AN, EN2 7BD, EN2 8QQ, EN2 7AJ, EN2 8FP, EN2 7AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN2 7AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 52.3% | 49.9% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.1% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 34.4% | 33.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 48.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.6% | 55.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35.9% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
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 EN2 7AZ this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.3% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 50.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 85.4% | 78.5% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 87.9% | 75.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 8.3% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 75.4% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 2.7% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Hill was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Grange Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Hill has the 24th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Grange Park and the 241st lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% 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 11 Salmons Brook House, 84 Windmill Hill, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-11-03 | £441,800 |
| Flat 20 Salmons Brook House, 84 Windmill Hill, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-12-21 | £366,922 |
| Flat 10 Salmons Brook House, 84 Windmill Hill, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-12-10 | £388,418 |
| Flat 16 Salmons Brook House, 84 Windmill Hill, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2021-02-26 | £390,963 |
| Flat 6 Salmons Brook House, 84 Windmill Hill, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-01-14 | £409,167 |
EN2 7AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 5,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 5,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merryhills Primary School Bincote Road , EN2 7RE | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Side Primary School Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | 2out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School World's End Lane , Winchmore Hill N21 1PP | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Brigadier Hill , EN2 0NB | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , EN2 0QA | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane , N21 1QQ | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield County School for Girls Holly Walk , EN2 6QG | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chace Community School Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,470 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 | 3,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 4,939 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 | 1,368 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Middlesex University Bramley Road , Trent Park N14 4YZ | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poppadom | 73 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 324 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 69 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 324 yd | |
| Franzos / Wicked / Wrap &wings / Eggsquisite / Kitchen 1 | 61-63 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 324 yd | |
| Enfield Golf Club Ltd | Enfield Golf Club, Old Park Road South | 340 yd | |
| Olive Tree Cafe | 1D Chase Court Gardens, ENFIELD | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Wheatsheaf | Public House, 3 Windmill Hill | 610 yd | |
| Enfield Town Conservative Club | Enfield Town Club, 8 Old Park Avenue | 720 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmers | 2 Enfield Road, ENFIELD | 763 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Public House, 17-19 Chase Side Place | 851 yd | |
| The Stag | Public House, 35 Little Park Gardens | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill on the Hill | 41 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 442 yd | |
| Burlington Fish and Chips Kebab | 53 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 442 yd | |
| Leo's Coffee Shop | Enfield Chase Station, Windmill Hill | 511 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Enfield | 59 Church Street, ENFIELD | 902 yd | |
| Penang Takeaway | 82 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 38-42 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 398 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield Golf Club Limited ENFIELD GOLF CLUB ENFIELD GOLF CLUB OLD PARK ROAD SOUTH | golf | 519 yd |
| Energie Fitness Enfield 5-7 5-7 OLD PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| St Paul'S Centre Church Street | 730 yd | |
| Highlands School WORLDS END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Christ Church Urc Hall Chase Side | 888 yd | |
| Enfield County School (Upper) HOLLY WALK | 1,004 yd | |
| Holtwhites Sports And Social Club KIRKLAND DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,023 yd |
| Townpark Playing Fields ESSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,032 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.