First Avenue
Enfield, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £505,000, 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 90), 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 90), 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 £505,000, 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
First Avenue is located in Enfield, near Edmonton, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 367 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Vehicle crime dominates reports. 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 (Jeremys Green) is 202m away. The median property price is £505,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 50 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 493m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 First Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- TeamSport Edmonton 377m · 5 min walk
- Lee Valley Athletics Centre 1674m · 21 min walk
hospitals (2)
- CT Mobile Scanner 1691m · 21 min walk
- North Middlesex University Hospital 1762m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Edmonton Green 1023m · 13 min walk
- Fore Street 1216m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Community Garden 111m · 1 min walk
- Angel Walk 112m · 1 min walk
- Angel Gardens 146m · 2 min walk
- Kenninghall Open Space 364m · 4 min walk
- Montagu Recreation Ground 593m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Meridian Angel Primary School 493m · 6 min walk
- Brettenham Primary School 754m · 9 min walk
- Fleecefield Primary School 788m · 10 min walk
- Raynham Primary School 917m · 12 min walk
- Eldon Primary School 1406m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Derby Road — Enfield55
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- Aberdeen Road — Enfield55
- Daniel Close — Enfield51
- Culpepper Close — Enfield50
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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