EN1 comprises the central Enfield area within North London. Over the past five years, the district has experienced modest capital appreciation at 1.4% compound annual growth, whilst rental yields have expanded at 6.1% annually, indicating stronger income generation than price growth. Population figures declined marginally by 0.5% during this period, despite the area being classified as active gentrification stage. The trajectory score of 45.2 places EN1 in the average band nationally at the 23rd percentile, reflecting mixed market dynamics. This divergence between rental and capital growth suggests the district appeals primarily to investors prioritising yield over appreciation, though the active gentrification classification indicates ongoing physical and demographic changes warranting continued monitoring.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Enfield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.8 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by demand.
Enfield (EN1) common questions
Is Enfield up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Enfield (EN1) as Active. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 73% of districts nationally. The score is up 5.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Enfield safe?
Enfield has a safety score of 14/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Enfield?
The average property price in Enfield (EN1) is £686k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Enfield?
The median monthly rent in Enfield (EN1) is £1,749 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Enfield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Enfield (EN2), Enfield (EN3), Covent Garden (WC2R), Purley (CR8), Burgess Hill (RH15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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