Leighton Road
Enfield, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £441,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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), 15% 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), 15% 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 (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £441,750, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Leighton Road is located in Enfield, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 314 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Co-operative Food (convenience, 54m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St. Mark's Road) is 118m away. The median property price is £441,750, with strong growth of 15% over five years. Based on 42 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 251m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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 49 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Leighton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Enfield Cricket Club 885m · 11 min walk
- PureGym 906m · 11 min walk
- Southbury Leisure Centre 1059m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Enfield Osteopathic Clinic 134m · 2 min walk
- Supplefeet 1389m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Bush Hill Park 596m · 7 min walk
- Jubilee Park 1022m · 13 min walk
- Churchfield Recreation Ground 1302m · 16 min walk
- Enfield Playing Fields 1451m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Bush Hill Park Primary School 251m · 3 min walk
- Galliard Primary School 707m · 9 min walk
- Raglan Infant School 853m · 11 min walk
- George Spicer Primary School 947m · 12 min walk
- Kingsmead School 997m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Southbury Avenue — Enfield47
- Great Cambridge Road — Enfield47
- Clarence Road — Enfield52
- Lodge Drive — Enfield52
- Sycamore Close — Enfield51
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.