Bankside is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN2 8BN 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 Bankside, Enfield, EN2 8BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN2 8BL, EN2 8BW, EN2 8BZ, EN2 8RU, EN2 0RT, EN2 8BT, EN2 8RX, EN2 0RJ, EN2 8BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN2 8BN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 50% | 53.5% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 50% | 46.5% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 EN2 8BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 35.8% | 45.2% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 42.1% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 6.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 43.4% | 49.6% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 20.4% | 24.3% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 6.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 38% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.4% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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 | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 75.9% | 61.4% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 82.5% | 69.3% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 10.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 69% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 19.5% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 3.8% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bankside was 68.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.7% lower than the Ridgeway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bankside has the 24th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Ridgeway and the 375th lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bankside, Enfield, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-06-10 | £582,113 |
| 2 Bankside, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-01-20 | £573,275 |
| 7 Bankside, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2018-03-29 | £573,392 |
| 8 Bankside, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2017-02-06 | £562,627 |
| 4 Bankside, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-08-26 | £482,040 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 4,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Side Primary School Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | 2out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Brigadier Hill , EN2 0NB | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , EN2 0QA | 4out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Primary School Lavender Road , EN2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School St Johns Ce Primary School , Theobalds Park Road EN2 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield County School for Girls Holly Walk , EN2 6QG | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chace Community School Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane , N21 1QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,924 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 | 3,615 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 | 3,788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 3,902 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 4,460 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,945 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 | 1,550 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesex University Bramley Road , Trent Park N14 4YZ | - not rated | 2,786 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donart Cafe | 136 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 513 yd | |
| Person Centred Care Homes | 92 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 513 yd | |
| The Chef's Kitchen | 78 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 534 yd | |
| Saathi Restaurant | 142 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 541 yd | |
| La Caverna | 169 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holtwhites Sports & Social | Holtwhites Hill Sports Ground, 1 Kirkland Drive | 330 yd | |
| The Six Bells | Public House, 187 Chase Side | 543 yd | |
| Enfield Lawn Tennis Club | The Ridgeway, ENFIELD | 554 yd | |
| Moon Under Water | Public House, 115-117 Chase Side | 565 yd | |
| The Wonder | 1 Batley Road, ENFIELD | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Olivetta | Gordon Hill Railway Station, Lavender Hill | 278 yd | |
| Penang Takeaway | 82 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 534 yd | |
| Mama's Pita | 183 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 543 yd | |
| The Blue Mermaid | 147 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 558 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 97-99 Lancaster Road, ENFIELD | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 120A Lavender Hill, ENFIELD | 278 yd | |
| Co-operative | 102 Lancaster Road, ENFIELD | 934 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 965 yd | |
| Waitrose | 38-42 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 1,000 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Lancaster Road, ENFIELD | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holtwhites Sports And Social Club KIRKLAND DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 167 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels Parish Halls ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH GORDON HILL | 502 yd | |
| Christ Church Urc Hall Chase Side | 580 yd | |
| St George'S Primary School (Playing Field) COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches | 927 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.