Forty Hill is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN2 9EJ is located in the Whitewebbs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 9EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN2 9EQ, EN1 4UW, EN1 4UG, EN2 9EG, EN1 4TZ, EN2 9EU, EN2 9EH, EN1 4TL, EN1 4TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN2 9EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.3% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.7% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 37.8% | 36.6% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 44.5% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 49.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 31.3% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 13.8% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 19.3% | 21.5% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 19.8% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 34.2% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 84.7% | 77.5% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 84.4% | 79.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 79.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 14.8% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0.7% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forty Hill was 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% lower than the Carterhatch average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Forty Hill has the 8th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Carterhatch and the 264th highest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton House Forty Hill, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2016-02-08 | £1,399,874 |
| Atherton House Forty Hill, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2002-11-22 | £1,902,725 |
| The Dower House Forty Hill, Enfield, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 1996-06-28 | £2,008,906 |
EN2 9EJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 9EJ 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School Blindman's Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DW | 4out of 4 | 4,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcesters Primary School Goat Lane , EN1 4UF | - not rated | 368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcesters Primary School Goat Lane , EN1 4UF | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forty Hill CofE Primary School Forty Hill , EN2 9EY | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Primary School Lavender Road , EN2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Primary School Lavender Road , EN2 0SX | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chace Community School Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius College Turkey Street , EN1 4NP | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford's School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield County School for Girls Holly Walk , EN2 6QG | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 2,166 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 | 1,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 3,918 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 4,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchardside School 230 Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Outreach and Offsite Behaviour Support Team Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Green Cafe | Restaurant, Forty Hall | 176 yd | |
| Radish Catering | Worcesters Primary School, Goat Lane | 366 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Ltd THFC | Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre, Hotspur Way | 847 yd | |
| Val's Thai on the Fly | Public House, 320 Baker Street | 863 yd | |
| The Bowles Tea Room | Myddelton House, Bulls Cross | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Poles | Public House, 320 Baker Street | 863 yd | |
| North Enfield Conservative Club Bar | Conservative Club, 278 Baker Street | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attigo Academy Trust C/O | Main Building, Worcesters Primary School | 374 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 98 Lancaster Road, ENFIELD | 1,062 yd | |
| Great Wall | 87 Lancaster Road, ENFIELD | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 70 Lancaster Road, ENFIELD | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcesters Primary School WORCESTERS SCHOOL WORCESTERS SCHOOL GOAT LANE | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| North Enfield Recreation Ground 10A 10A MYRTLE GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 735 yd |
| Enfield County School (Lower) ROSEMARY AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| University Of London Sports Ground (Closed) Myddelton Houses Myddelton Houses Bulls Cross | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| St. Ignatius College Pitches MYDDELTON HOUSE MYDDELTON HOUSE BULLS CROSS | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Radiomarathon TURKEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Chace Community School CHURCHBURY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,063 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.