Brick Lane is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN3 5BA is located in the Carterhatch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brick Lane, Enfield, EN3 5BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN3 5BQ, EN3 5BB, EN3 5BD, EN3 5BH, EN3 5AZ, EN3 5AS, EN3 5AP, EN3 5AR, EN3 5JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN3 5BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 EN3 5BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 37.5% | 43% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 33.9% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 5.2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 45.8% | 41.5% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 19.5% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around EN3 5BA this area, 35.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43% | 35.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 8.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 26.3% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 9.7% | 4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.4% 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 | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 4% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 64.2% | 44.4% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -37.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 9.5% | 17.7% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 16.1% |
In this area, 53.4% 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 | 62.2% | 53.4% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 15.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.2% | 10% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 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 | 61.6% | 53.3% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 30.8% | 28.2% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.8% | 4.7% | -23.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.1% | 37.2% | -21.1% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 30.7% | 6.5% | 24.2% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brick Lane was 208.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.8% higher than the Brimsdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brick Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Brimsdown and the 97th highest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Brick Lane, Enfield, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-11-28 | £490,000 |
| 22 Brick Lane, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-12-21 | £401,542 |
| 14 Brick Lane, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-11-14 | £440,717 |
| 10 Brick Lane, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2021-02-23 | £138,827 |
| 38 Brick Lane, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £369,000 | 2019-12-20 | £424,819 |
The percentage of student residents living in EN3 5BA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 3,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE Primary School Frederick Crescent , EN3 7HH | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolks Primary School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterhatch Junior School Carterhatch Lane , EN1 4JY | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterhatch Infant School Carterhatch Lane , EN1 4JY | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield Heights Academy Pitfield Way , Enfield Highway EN3 5BY | 4out of 4 | 761 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Stopford's School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius College Turkey Street , EN1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chace Community School Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ | 2out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,738 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 376 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neco Tantuni | 4 Brick Lane, ENFIELD | 1 yd | |
| Mureli Coffee Shop | 172 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 85 yd | |
| Oz Antepliler | 190 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 85 yd | |
| Enfes Ocakbasi | 224 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 104 yd | |
| Durumcu Ali Baba | 3 Central Parade, Green Street | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sporting Green | Public House, 129 Hertford Road | 141 yd | |
| Lion | Public House, 375 Hertford Road | 834 yd | |
| The Halfway House Toby Carvery | Toby Cavery, 801 Great Cambridge Road | 857 yd | |
| Enfield Ignatians RFC | Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Donkey Lane | 901 yd | |
| Enfield Town Football Club | Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Donkey Lane | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenessee Fried Chicken | 168 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 85 yd | |
| Favorite Fried Chicken & Ribs | 180 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 85 yd | |
| Sweet One | 174 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 97 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 155 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 131 yd | |
| Mighty Chicken Ribs & Pizza | 121 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 137-139 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 149 yd | |
| Enfield Pound Plus | 254-256 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 154 yd | |
| Hertford Supermarket | 236 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 154 yd | |
| Dhamecha Cash & Carry | 28 Crown Road, ENFIELD | 644 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 3 Crown Road, ENFIELD | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield Highway Community Centre HERTFORD ROAD | 161 yd | |
| Suffolks Primary School SUFFOLKS PRIMARY SCHOOL SUFFOLKS PRIMARY SCHOOL BRICK LANE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Bishop Stopford'S School BRICK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Conel (Enfield Centre) HERTFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Enfield Rangers Football Club PALMERS LANE | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Durants Park AMBLESIDE CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 684 yd |
| Carterhatch School CARTERHATCH LANE | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Waverley School THE RIDE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Brimsdown Sports And Social Club (Closed) Goldsdown Road | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Brimdowns Primary School GREEN STREET | grass pitches | 987 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.