Donkey Lane
Enfield, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £190,750, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £190,750, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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
Donkey 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 dominate 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 221m away. The median property price is £190,750. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 476m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 46 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Donkey Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- David Lloyd Centre 106m · 1 min walk
- Southbury Leisure Centre 705m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 1126m · 14 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1310m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Supplefeet 1439m · 18 min walk
- Enfield Osteopathic Clinic 1782m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Enfield Highway 1006m · 13 min walk
- Bush Hill Park Library 1495m · 19 min walk
- Enfield Town 1768m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Enfield Playing Fields 317m · 4 min walk
- Aldersbrook Avenue Recreation Ground 923m · 12 min walk
- Godfrey Circus 1094m · 14 min walk
- Hoe Lane Space 1156m · 14 min walk
- Bush Hill Park 1280m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Carterhatch Infant School 477m · 6 min walk
- Carterhatch Junior School 477m · 6 min walk
- Suffolks Primary School 492m · 6 min walk
- Bishop Stopford's School 492m · 6 min walk
- Russet House School 582m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
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- Doncaster Road — Enfield46
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- Peachtree Close — Enfield44
- Houndsfield Road — Enfield46
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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