Acorn Close is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN2 8LX 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 Acorn Close, Enfield, EN2 8LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN2 8LY, EN2 8NP, EN2 8GZ, EN2 8FQ, EN2 8NN, EN2 8LU, EN2 8BB, EN2 8NE, EN2 8RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN2 8LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 54.6% | 54.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 45.4% | 45.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 32.8% | 37% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 43.9% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 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 (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 | 56.2% | 50.9% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 34.8% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.4% | 18.3% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 10.8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 40.2% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| White | 78.2% | 67.3% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 80.4% | 74.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 11.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 74.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 1.3% | -12.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acorn Close was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.1% lower than the Ridgeway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acorn Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Ridgeway and the 71st lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Acorn Close, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-12-19 | £418,780 |
| 9 Acorn Close, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-08-04 | £496,453 |
| 24 Acorn Close, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-09-30 | £577,682 |
| 20 Acorn Close, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-02-23 | £444,315 |
| 12A Acorn Close, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-01-30 | £562,350 |
EN2 8LX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 5,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 5,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 5,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Brigadier Hill , EN2 0NB | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Side Primary School Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | 2out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School St Johns Ce Primary School , Theobalds Park Road EN2 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryhills Primary School Bincote Road , EN2 7RE | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , EN2 0QA | 4out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,712 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane , N21 1QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chace Community School Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 3,367 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 | 3,908 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 | 4,069 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 | 4,884 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,386 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 | 1,952 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesex University Bramley Road , Trent Park N14 4YZ | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Community special 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 | 538 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Chase Farm Hospital, The Ridgeway | 538 yd | |
| Saathi Restaurant | 142 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 964 yd | |
| Donart Cafe | 136 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 964 yd | |
| Person Centred Care Homes | 92 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield Lawn Tennis Club | The Ridgeway, ENFIELD | 237 yd | |
| The Ridgeway Tavern | 76 The Ridgeway, ENFIELD | 358 yd | |
| Holtwhites Sports & Social | Holtwhites Hill Sports Ground, 1 Kirkland Drive | 776 yd | |
| The Six Bells | Public House, 187 Chase Side | 994 yd | |
| On'On Grill & Pierogi@The Kings Head | 9 Market Place, Enfield | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Olivetta | Gordon Hill Railway Station, Lavender Hill | 432 yd | |
| Penang Takeaway | 82 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 973 yd | |
| Mama's Pita | 183 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 994 yd | |
| The Blue Mermaid | 147 Chase Side, ENFIELD | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 120A Lavender Hill, ENFIELD | 432 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holtwhites Sports And Social Club KIRKLAND DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels Parish Halls ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH GORDON HILL | 952 yd | |
| Christ Church Urc Hall Chase Side | 996 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 158.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.