Palmers Lane is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN3 5QW 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 Palmers Lane, Enfield, EN3 5QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN3 5XY, EN3 5XR, EN3 5QJ, EN3 5QR, EN3 5XT, EN3 5BY, EN3 5XZ, EN3 5QL, EN3 5XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN3 5QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 57.9% | 52.5% | -5.4% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 42.1% | 47.5% | 5.4% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 5QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 37.9% | 43.5% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 39.3% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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 | 45.2% | 43.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 42.2% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 5QW this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 29.6% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 14.8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 21.3% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.4% 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 | 1.5% | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.1% | 6.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 15.3% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 72.1% | 45.4% | -26.7% | 81.4% | -36.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 15.3% | 11.0% | 1.6% | 13.7% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 76.6% | 65.5% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 10.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.3% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 8.7% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 65.5% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 23.7% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 2.2% | -16.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 25.6% | 6.5% | 19.1% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmers Lane was 169.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% higher than the Brimsdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palmers Lane has the 33rd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Brimsdown and the 152nd highest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Palmers Lane, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-12-16 | £495,202 |
| 7 Palmers Lane, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-06-08 | £280,465 |
| 15 Palmers Lane, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2018-05-29 | £458,145 |
| 11 Palmers Lane, Enfield, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2010-03-22 | £425,597 |
| 15 Palmers Lane, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-12-14 | £480,402 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Other | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,579 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 | 4,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield Heights Academy Pitfield Way , Enfield Highway EN3 5BY | 4out of 4 | 214 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterhatch Junior School Carterhatch Lane , EN1 4JY | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterhatch Infant School Carterhatch Lane , EN1 4JY | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School Frederick Crescent , EN3 7HH | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , EN3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 853 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius College Turkey Street , EN1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chace Community School Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ | 2out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,072 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 | 991 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 556 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 1,591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stir Food Ltd | Durants School, 4 Pitfield Way | 66 yd | |
| GCM Community - Food Bank/Cafe | 396-398 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 188 yd | |
| Mehek | 424-426 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 224 yd | |
| Lahori Kitchen | 271 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 331 yd | |
| Hills Cafe | 508 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Public House, 375 Hertford Road | 248 yd | |
| The Sporting Green | Public House, 129 Hertford Road | 796 yd | |
| The White House | Public House, 570 Hertford Road | 813 yd | |
| The Halfway House Toby Carvery | Toby Cavery, 801 Great Cambridge Road | 970 yd | |
| Enfield Ignatians RFC | Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Donkey Lane | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Fisher & Charcoal Grill | 409 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 317 yd | |
| Pizza Mega | 269 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 331 yd | |
| Sea Shell Fish Bar | 273 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 331 yd | |
| Karadenizpide Ltd | 251 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 398 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 7 Hoe Lane, ENFIELD | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 439 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 561 yd | |
| Enfield Pound Plus | 254-256 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 570 yd | |
| Hertford Supermarket | 236 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 570 yd | |
| Co-operative | 137-139 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 675 yd | |
| City Food | 495 Hertford Road, Enfield | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield Rangers Football Club PALMERS LANE | grass pitches | 206 yd |
| Carterhatch School CARTERHATCH LANE | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Albany Leisure Centre HERTFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Enfield Highway Community Centre HERTFORD ROAD | 817 yd | |
| Oasis Academy Hadley (Closed) Bell Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Ark John Keats Academy BELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| Bishop Stopford'S School BRICK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 915 yd |
| Suffolks Primary School SUFFOLKS PRIMARY SCHOOL SUFFOLKS PRIMARY SCHOOL BRICK LANE | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Brimsdown Sports And Social Club (Closed) Goldsdown Road | grass pitches | 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.