Enfield · London

Living in Southgate

Southgate is genuinely quiet: this is somewhere you move for calm streets, not for nightlife.

Average to buy
£550k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1650/mo
vs London average
-1%
Est. to central London
~49 min
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How Southgate scores

Safety8/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space8/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion8/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/10
Buzz & nightlife3/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, Southgate gives you a halal butcher, a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, 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)✓ a Waitrose or M&S✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ a mosque✓ churches✓ a big park✓ a pool or leisure centre

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Southgate tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£550k — 1% below the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1650 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £110k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Southgate a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Southgate scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.

How much does a home in Southgate cost in 2026?

Around £550k on average to buy (1% below the London average) and roughly £1650 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £110k with a 10% deposit.

Is Southgate well connected?

Southgate scores 7/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 49 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Winchmore Hill£580k avg · safety 9/10Palmers Green£520k avg · safety 7/10Enfield£460k avg · safety 7/10
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