Enfield Lock is in Enfield and in Enfield district. EN3 6JH is located in the Enfield Lock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Enfield Lock, Enfield, EN3 6JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN3 6JH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 48.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53% | 51.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 6JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 33.6% | 44.8% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 42% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 8.5% | 2.2% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 44.1% | 53.4% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.8% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 18.5% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 37.2% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.3% 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 | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 10% | 16.2% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 13.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 12.8% | 6.0% | 1.0% | 11.8% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 0.2% | -3.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 61.9% | 42.3% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -39.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 73.2% | 64.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 8.3% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 10% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 64% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 20.2% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 3.1% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 4% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Other religion | 6.9% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Enfield Lock was 98.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% lower than the Enfield Lock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Enfield Lock has the 16th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Enfield Lock and the 346th highest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Enfield Lock, Enfield, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2002-11-28 | £535,979 |
The percentage of student residents living in EN3 6JH 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,659 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 | 5,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales Primary School Salisbury Road , EN3 6HG | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Junior School Chesterfield Road , EN3 6BG | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Infant School Chesterfield Road , EN3 6BG | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Primary School Chesterfield Road , EN3 6BG | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Primary School Chesterfield Road , EN3 6BG | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany School Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley High School Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford's School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 3,645 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 | 1,549 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 5,174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmons Brook School Bell Lane , EN3 5PB | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewardstone College of Education Sewardstone Road , E4 7SD | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 2,292 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crave & Replenish C/o Island Fitness Centre | 57 Island Centre Way, ENFIELD | 570 yd | |
| TNS Catering Management Ltd @ GIST | 158 Brancroft Way, ENFIELD | 675 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | Unit 8, Leeside Business Centre, 156 Millmarsh Lane | 929 yd | |
| Muscle Limit Gym | 31 Lockfield Avenue, ENFIELD | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | Public House, 425 South Ordnance Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 66 Island Centre Way, ENFIELD | 587 yd | |
| Coffee Garden | 64 Island Centre Way, ENFIELD | 623 yd | |
| King Kebab & Pizza House | 331 Ordnance Road, ENFIELD | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 54-56 Island Centre Way, ENFIELD | 587 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscleworks Gym Enfield ISLAND CENTRE WAY | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Soham Road Recreation Ground 331A 331A ORDNANCE ROAD | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Muscle Limit Lockfield Avenue | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.