Old Road is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN3 5XZ 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 Old Road, Enfield, EN3 5XZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN3 5XX, EN3 5XY, EN3 5XW, EN3 5XR, EN3 5XS, EN3 5QW, EN3 5XP, EN3 5JN, EN3 5XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN3 5XZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 52.6% | 55.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 44.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 5XZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 40.7% | 43.6% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 30.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13% | 9.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 11.8% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 41% | 42.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 28.8% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 20.1% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 5XZ this area, 36.2% 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 | 45.1% | 36.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 9.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 23.6% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41% 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 | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 23.5% | 28.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 25.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 50.1% | 41% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -40.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 10% | 12.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 10.7% |
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 | 55.7% | 59.5% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 16.9% | 12.5% | -4.4% | 0.8% | 11.7% |
| Africa | 13% | 14.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.3% | 59.6% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 34.9% | 33.8% | 9.8% | 25.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 0.7% | -12.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 0.9% | -25.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 26.3% | 6.5% | 19.8% |
| Other religion | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 81.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Brimsdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Brimsdown and the 399th highest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 Old Road, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-16 | £221,615 |
| 118 Old Road, Enfield, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2021-12-08 | £216,618 |
| 104 Old Road, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2020-01-31 | £214,403 |
| 114 Old Road, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2019-06-24 | £110,610 |
| 82 Old Road, Enfield, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2018-10-11 | £228,397 |
The percentage of student residents living in EN3 5XZ 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 | 67 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 59 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,676 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 | 5,050 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 | 194 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterhatch Junior School Carterhatch Lane , EN1 4JY | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterhatch Infant School Carterhatch Lane , EN1 4JY | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School Frederick Crescent , EN3 7HH | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolks Primary School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | 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 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius College Turkey Street , EN1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chace Community School Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ | 2out of 4 | 2,133 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 | 2,203 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 | 975 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,251 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 | 149 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 1,603 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 | 150 yd | |
| Lahori Kitchen | 271 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 201 yd | |
| GCM Community - Food Bank/Cafe | 396-398 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 215 yd | |
| Mehek | 424-426 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 272 yd | |
| Enfes Ocakbasi | 224 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Public House, 375 Hertford Road | 258 yd | |
| The Sporting Green | Public House, 129 Hertford Road | 677 yd | |
| The White House | Public House, 570 Hertford Road | 885 yd | |
| The Halfway House Toby Carvery | Toby Cavery, 801 Great Cambridge Road | 985 yd | |
| Enfield Ignatians RFC | Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Donkey Lane | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Mega | 269 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 201 yd | |
| Sea Shell Fish Bar | 273 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 201 yd | |
| Karadenizpide Ltd | 251 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 271 yd | |
| King Fisher & Charcoal Grill | 409 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 348 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 155 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield Pound Plus | 254-256 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 455 yd | |
| Hertford Supermarket | 236 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 455 yd | |
| Co-operative | 137-139 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 553 yd | |
| Tesco | 439 Hertford Road, ENFIELD | 618 yd | |
| City Food | 495 Hertford Road, Enfield | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield Rangers Football Club PALMERS LANE | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Carterhatch School CARTERHATCH LANE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Enfield Highway Community Centre HERTFORD ROAD | 698 yd | |
| Albany Leisure Centre HERTFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Bishop Stopford'S School BRICK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Oasis Academy Hadley (Closed) Bell Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Ark John Keats Academy BELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Suffolks Primary School SUFFOLKS PRIMARY SCHOOL SUFFOLKS PRIMARY SCHOOL BRICK LANE | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Brimsdown Sports And Social Club (Closed) Goldsdown Road | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Durants Park AMBLESIDE CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.