Southbury Avenue
Enfield, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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), 13% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £415,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Southbury Avenue is located in Enfield, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 601 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a CAFE at 167m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Southbury Road) is 153m away. The median property price is £415,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 40 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 55/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: 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 Southbury Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 364m · 5 min walk
- Southbury Leisure Centre 491m · 6 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 722m · 9 min walk
- David Lloyd Centre 1286m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Enfield Osteopathic Clinic 677m · 8 min walk
- Supplefeet 1319m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bush Hill Park Library 427m · 5 min walk
- Enfield Highway 1588m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bush Hill Park 491m · 6 min walk
- Lee Road Open Space 869m · 11 min walk
- Enfield Playing Fields 909m · 11 min walk
- Godfrey Circus 1093m · 14 min walk
- Jubilee Park 1485m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Bush Hill Park Primary School 357m · 4 min walk
- Kingsmead School 406m · 5 min walk
- George Spicer Primary School 571m · 7 min walk
- Galliard Primary School 1117m · 14 min walk
- Bishop Stopford's School 1152m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lodge Drive — Enfield55
- Leighton Road — Enfield51
- Sycamore Close — Enfield54
- Clarence Road — Enfield53
- Shrubbery Road — Enfield52
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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