Carterhatch Lane
Enfield, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £388,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £388,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Carterhatch Lane is located in Enfield, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 326 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 111 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Cambridge Road Post Office (post office, 41m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 80m away. The median property price is £388,500, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 68 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 162m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Carterhatch Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Southbury Leisure Centre 957m · 12 min walk
- PureGym 1292m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Supplefeet 1750m · 22 min walk
- Ordnance Unity Centre for Health 1865m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Enfield Highway 792m · 10 min walk
- Bush Hill Park Library 1766m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Enfield Playing Fields 619m · 8 min walk
- Hoe Lane Space 849m · 11 min walk
- Bush Hill Park 1573m · 20 min walk
- Elsinge Golden Jubilee Park 1595m · 20 min walk
- Myddelton House Gardens 1595m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Carterhatch Infant School 162m · 2 min walk
- Carterhatch Junior School 162m · 2 min walk
- Russet House School 268m · 3 min walk
- Suffolks Primary School 429m · 5 min walk
- Bishop Stopford's School 429m · 5 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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