Colwell Crescent is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN3 4FP is located in the Ponders End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Edmonton. This postcode has been in use since 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colwell Crescent, Enfield, EN3 4FP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN3 4FQ, EN3 4FN, EN3 4EZ, EN3 4AL, EN3 4EY, EN3 4DZ, EN3 4EA, EN3 4SB, EN3 4AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN3 4FP 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 | 50.4% | 51.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.7% | -0.9% | 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.
In the immediate area around EN3 4FP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 43.4% | 42.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 44.1% | 8.9% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 2.9% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 36.3% | 59.7% | 23.4% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 28.4% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 18% | 7.5% | -10.5% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 21.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 9.6% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 45.2% | 21.4% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 11.4% | 2.4% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 13.3% | 4.1% | -9.2% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 15% | 24% | 9.0% | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 41.3% | 27.7% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -53.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5% | 19.2% | 14.2% | 1.6% | 17.6% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 53.2% | 59.5% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 10.8% | 10.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 9.6% |
| Africa | 13.3% | 10% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.1% | 59.7% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 31% | 27.7% | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 1.9% | -8.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.1% | 0% | -29.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.6% | 37.2% | -28.6% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 39.7% | 6.5% | 33.2% |
| Other religion | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colwell Crescent was 171.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% higher than the Brimsdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colwell Crescent has the 31st highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Brimsdown and the 150th highest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1406.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Colwell Crescent, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-04-30 | £521,934 |
| 21 Colwell Crescent, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £495,000 | 2018-12-20 | £576,536 |
| 13 Colwell Crescent, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £495,000 | 2018-12-19 | £576,536 |
| 17 Colwell Crescent, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £495,000 | 2018-12-18 | £576,536 |
| 19 Colwell Crescent, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £495,000 | 2018-12-18 | £576,536 |
EN3 4FP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 4,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbury Primary School Swansea Road , EN3 4JG | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School St Matthew's C of E Primary School , South Street EN3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Hall Primary Academy 40 The Ride , EN3 7GB | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Durants Road , Ponders End EN3 7DE | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bush Hill Park Primary School Bush Hill Park Primary School , Main Avenue EN1 1DS | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 105 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford's School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Enfield 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AIM Academy North London 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | 1out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 5,151 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,211 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 105 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 684 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy 85 Bounces Road , Edmonton N9 8LD | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Hut | 240 High Street, ENFIELD | 72 yd | |
| Amma's Kitchen | 232 High Street, ENFIELD | 72 yd | |
| Ponders Mishti House | Dean House, 193 High Street | 134 yd | |
| Heron Hall Academy | 46 Queensway, ENFIELD | 134 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 256 High Street, ENFIELD | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goat | 250 High Street, ENFIELD | 72 yd | |
| Ponders End Working Mens Club | 46 South Street, ENFIELD | 383 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Eden Hall, 114 Nags Head Road | 527 yd | |
| Ponders End Youth Centre | Main Block, Youth Centre, 129-137 South Street | 815 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 5 Dearsley Road, ENFIELD | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick Filler/Burger Shack/Peri Shack/Loaded Wings & Shakes | 238 High Street, ENFIELD | 72 yd | |
| Original Pizza Point Ltd | 274 High Street, ENFIELD | 169 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 164-166 High Street, ENFIELD | 180 yd | |
| Red Rooster Peri Peri | 133 High Street, ENFIELD | 208 yd | |
| Sun & Moon | 24 South Street, Enfield | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nue Supermarket | 282 High Street, ENFIELD | 232 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | 288 High Street, ENFIELD | 292 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 4, 67 High Street | 514 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 327 Southbury Road, ENFIELD | 726 yd | |
| Dhamecha Cash & Carry | 28 Crown Road, ENFIELD | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Pulse (Middlesex University) (Closed) Queensway | health and fitness suite | 192 yd |
| Ponders End Recreation Ground SOUTH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 350 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Enfield) SOUTHBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Waverley School THE RIDE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Enfield) Lombard House Lombard House Southbury Road | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| St Alphege Parish Hall ST. ALPHAGE VICARAGE ST. ALPHAGE VICARAGE ROSSDALE DRIVE | 840 yd | |
| Conel (Enfield Centre) HERTFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Oasis Academy Hadley SOUTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Muscle Base Gym ALMA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,049 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 236.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.