The Grove is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN2 7PX 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 The Grove, Enfield, EN2 7PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN2 7QG, EN2 7PP, EN2 7PY, EN2 7PU, EN2 7QF, EN2 7QD, EN2 7PT, EN2 7PG, EN2 7QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN2 7PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.8% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.2% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 EN2 7PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 28.8% | 24.6% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 57.4% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 49.8% | 52.9% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 29.4% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 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.
In the area around EN2 7PX this area, 9.1% 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 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 9.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 16.4% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.6% | 46% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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 | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 81.4% | 74.7% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 82.6% | 77.7% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 78% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 18.3% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 0% | -14.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grove was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% higher than the Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
The Grove has the 17th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Oakwood and the 251st lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 The Grove, Enfield, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £592,000 | 2023-06-30 | £613,339 |
| 15 The Grove, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2020-01-09 | £764,930 |
| 9 The Grove, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2012-02-03 | £712,601 |
| 13 The Grove, Enfield, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £499,995 | 2002-02-18 | £1,571,859 |
| 21 The Grove, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2001-11-30 | £533,398 |
EN2 7PX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
EN2 7PX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EN2 7PX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,899 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 | 870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Side Primary School Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | 2out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School World's End Lane , Winchmore Hill N21 1PP | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Brigadier Hill , EN2 0NB | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , EN2 0QA | 4out of 4 | 1,808 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 | 1,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield County School for Girls Holly Walk , EN2 6QG | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chace Community School Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ | 2out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL | 4out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,462 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 | 3,686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 5,227 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,893 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesex University Bramley Road , Trent Park N14 4YZ | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Vita Et Pax School 6a Priory Close , Green Road N14 4AT | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Munchies | 10 Enfield Road, ENFIELD | 594 yd | |
| The Poppadom | 73 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 884 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 69 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 884 yd | |
| Franzos / Wicked / Wrap &wings / Eggsquisite / Kitchen 1 | 61-63 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 884 yd | |
| Enfield Golf Club Ltd | Enfield Golf Club, Old Park Road South | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield Lawn Tennis Club | The Ridgeway, ENFIELD | 413 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmers | 2 Enfield Road, ENFIELD | 502 yd | |
| The Ridgeway Tavern | 76 The Ridgeway, ENFIELD | 654 yd | |
| Holtwhites Sports & Social | Holtwhites Hill Sports Ground, 1 Kirkland Drive | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill on the Hill | 41 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 985 yd | |
| Burlington Fish and Chips Kebab | 53 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 985 yd | |
| Pizzeria Olivetta | Gordon Hill Railway Station, Lavender Hill | 1,005 yd | |
| Leo's Coffee Shop | Enfield Chase Station, Windmill Hill | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 38-42 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 969 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 985 yd | |
| Co-operative | 120A Lavender Hill, ENFIELD | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield Golf Club Limited ENFIELD GOLF CLUB ENFIELD GOLF CLUB OLD PARK ROAD SOUTH | golf | 924 yd |
| Holtwhites Sports And Social Club KIRKLAND DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 961 yd |
| Highlands School WORLDS END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 84.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.