Enfield · London

Living in Enfield

Enfield sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos.

Average to buy
£460k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1550/mo
vs London average
-17%
Est. to central London
~57 min
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How Enfield scores

Safety7/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space8/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion8/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/10
Buzz & nightlife4/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, Enfield gives you a halal butcher, a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), gyms, barbers, beauticians, a street market, a mosque, churches, a big park and a pool or leisure centre.

✓ a halal butcher✓ a Lidl or Aldi✓ a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons)✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ a street market✓ a mosque✓ churches✓ a big park✓ a pool or leisure centre

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Enfield tends to work best for people after a balanced, no-drama base.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£460k — 17% below the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1550 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £90k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Enfield a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Enfield scores 7/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit people after a balanced, no-drama base.

How much does a home in Enfield cost in 2026?

Around £460k on average to buy (17% below the London average) and roughly £1550 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £90k with a 10% deposit.

Is Enfield well connected?

Enfield scores 7/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 57 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Winchmore Hill£580k avg · safety 9/10Edmonton£400k avg · safety 4/10Southgate£550k avg · safety 8/10
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