Cecil Avenue
Enfield, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £550,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% 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 70), 23% 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 23% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £550,000, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Cecil Avenue is located in Enfield, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 390 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 122 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Fotheringham Road) is 144m away. The median property price is £550,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 287m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cecil Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Southbury Leisure Centre 626m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Enfield Osteopathic Clinic 706m · 9 min walk
- Supplefeet 744m · 9 min walk
- Chiropody Clinic Enfield 1539m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bush Hill Park Library 468m · 6 min walk
- Enfield Town 1135m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bush Hill Park 153m · 2 min walk
- Godfrey Circus 571m · 7 min walk
- Riverside Park 845m · 11 min walk
- Enfield Playing Fields 871m · 11 min walk
- Aldersbrook Avenue Recreation Ground 1154m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- George Spicer Primary School 288m · 4 min walk
- Bush Hill Park Primary School 603m · 8 min walk
- Kingsmead School 655m · 8 min walk
- Chace Community School 1354m · 17 min walk
- Raglan Infant School 1392m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Riversfield Road — Enfield59
- Park Road — Enfield60
- Chestnut Road — Enfield60
- Fotheringham Road — Enfield58
- Montagu Road — Enfield55
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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