Mount View is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN2 8LF 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 Mount View, Enfield, EN2 8LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN2 8LE, EN2 8JJ, EN2 8LD, EN2 8JN, EN2 8LB, EN2 8HP, EN2 8JT, EN2 8JY, EN2 8JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN2 8LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 53.2% | 49.6% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50.4% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 29.3% | 34% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 47.7% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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 | 49.5% | 52.5% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 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.
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 | 17.1% | 15.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 4% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 46% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 80.3% | 75.2% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 79.8% | 66.2% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 14.3% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 7.2% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 6.4% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 66% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 24.8% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 0.8% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 3.8% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount View was 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% lower than the Grange Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mount View has the 17th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Grange Park and the 373rd lowest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mount View, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2025-01-10 | £655,965 |
| 10 Mount View, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-10-25 | £640,167 |
| 6 Mount View, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-09-23 | £629,910 |
| 13 Mount View, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-02-26 | £578,557 |
| 12 Mount View, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-07-15 | £640,142 |
EN2 8LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Degree Academy 1 Chace Village Road , EN2 8GH | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School St Johns Ce Primary School , Theobalds Park Road EN2 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Brigadier Hill , EN2 0NB | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Side Primary School Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryhills Primary School Bincote Road , EN2 7RE | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Enfield 3 Chace Village Road , EN2 8GH | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane , N21 1QQ | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield County School for Girls Holly Walk , EN2 6QG | 3out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chace Community School Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 4,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 4,676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 5,059 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 | 4,764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 4,977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Centre Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Outreach and Offsite Behaviour Support Team Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverways School St Andrew's Parish Centre , Silver Street EN1 3EG | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 3,344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vita Et Pax School 6a Priory Close , N14 4AT | - not rated | 3,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Fresh | Chase Farm Hospital, The Ridgeway | 462 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Chase Farm Hospital, The Ridgeway | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridgeway Tavern | 76 The Ridgeway, ENFIELD | 605 yd | |
| On'On Grill & Pierogi@The Kings Head | 9 Market Place, Enfield | 623 yd | |
| Enfield Lawn Tennis Club | The Ridgeway, ENFIELD | 966 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.