Fouracres is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN3 5DS is located in the Brimsdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fouracres, Enfield, EN3 5DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN3 5ER, EN3 5HT, EN3 5DR, EN3 5DH, EN3 5DQ, EN3 5HS, EN3 7NJ, EN3 5DW, EN3 5EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN3 5DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 47.3% | 52.1% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 52.7% | 47.9% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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% | 40.4% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 42.2% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 47.3% | 45% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 37.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 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.
In the area around EN3 5DS this area, 30% 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 | 26.1% | 30% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 8.5% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 24.8% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 12.4% | 5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 15.4% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 12.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 55.3% | 41.3% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 13.8% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 15.8% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 64.8% | 56.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 8% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 12.9% | 11.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 10.8% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 10% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 57.3% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 33.5% | 32.0% | 9.8% | 23.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 1.6% | -23.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 26.5% | 6.5% | 20.0% |
| Other religion | 10.1% | 0.6% | 9.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fouracres was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Brimsdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fouracres has the 12th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Brimsdown and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Fouracres, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2021-10-15 | £441,249 |
| 66 Fouracres, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-10-15 | £443,162 |
| 52 Fouracres, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-02-08 | £428,441 |
| 57 Fouracres, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2017-05-22 | £494,626 |
| 49 Fouracres, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-03-06 | £438,618 |
EN3 5DS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in EN3 5DS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,444 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 | 5,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimsdown Primary School Green Street , EN3 7NA | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimsdown Primary School Green Street , EN3 7NA | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimsdown Junior School Green Street , EN3 7NA | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimsdown Infant School Green Street , EN3 7NA | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , EN3 5UX | - not rated | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany School Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | - not rated | 906 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford's School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius College Turkey Street , EN1 4NP | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 3,064 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 | 787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 4,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmons Brook School Bell Lane , EN3 5PB | - not rated | 624 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 1,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | 1340 Mollison Avenue, ENFIELD | 175 yd | |
| Muscle Limit Gym | 31 Lockfield Avenue, ENFIELD | 320 yd | |
| Royal Star Cafe 2 | 263 Green Street, ENFIELD | 600 yd | |
| Warburtons Canteen | 112 Millmarsh Lane, ENFIELD | 624 yd | |
| TNS Catering Management Ltd @ GIST | 158 Brancroft Way, ENFIELD | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Public House, 375 Hertford Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Kitchen | 73 Brimsdown Avenue, ENFIELD | 184 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 65 Brimsdown Avenue, ENFIELD | 184 yd | |
| Mia's Fish Bar | 253 Green Street, ENFIELD | 600 yd | |
| King Fried Chicken | 245 Green Street, ENFIELD | 600 yd | |
| Speedo Pizza | 206 Green Street, ENFIELD | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makro Self Service Wholesalers | 57 Stockingswater Lane, ENFIELD | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Limit Lockfield Avenue | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Brimsdown Sports And Social Club (Closed) Goldsdown Road | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Brimdowns Primary School GREEN STREET | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Ark John Keats Academy BELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Albany Park ALBANY PARK ALBANY PARK HERTFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 903 yd |
| Oasis Academy Hadley (Closed) Bell Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Durants Park AMBLESIDE CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.