World's End
Enfield 013 · 4 sub-areas · 6,771 residents
Enfield 013 is a residential pocket of the London Borough of Enfield, home to around 6,800 people and overwhelmingly owner-occupied — over four in five households own their home. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £1,710 a month, above the national average but moderate by London standards, with a public-transport commute into central London of roughly 20 minutes.
World's End is a commuter neighbourhood within Enfield — train into London runs in around 21 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in World's End?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,770 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
World's End in Enfield
Living in World's End
This part of Enfield sits firmly in the owner-occupied, settled-family camp. With over 81% of households owning their home, it's the sort of neighbourhood where people put down roots rather than move through — private renting accounts for barely one in nine households, well below the London norm. That ownership pattern shapes the feel of the streets: quieter, more established, a longer-term demographic.
Rents here are meaningful but not extreme by London standards. A two-bedroom comes in at around £1,710 a month — noticeably above the UK average of roughly £1,200, but considerably less than you'd pay in inner south or west London. The median property price sits at around £786,000, which puts homeownership firmly out of reach for most first-time buyers without substantial help; at current rents and salaries, saving a deposit takes an estimated 11 years.
The population skews towards families and older residents. Around one in five residents is under 18, and a similar share is 65 or over — the 18–34 cohort that dominates inner-city London makes up only around 17% of the area. Couples with children account for roughly a quarter of all households. Degree-level qualifications are fairly common at around 44%, and ethnic diversity sits at a moderate level, with around three-quarters of residents born in the UK.
Practically speaking, the nearest metro station is just over 1 km away on a straight-line basis — roughly a 14-minute walk — putting a London Underground connection within easy reach. Broadband coverage is complete, with 100% of premises able to access gigabit speeds. See the streets and sub-areas below for a more detailed breakdown.
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Frequently asked
- Is Enfield 013 a nice place to live?
- For families and older residents looking for a quieter, owner-occupied suburban feel within commuting range of London, it works well. Over 81% of households own their home, crime is below the national average, and the commute into central London runs around 20 minutes. The trade-off is that rents and house prices are high, and Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are below the national norm.
- What is the rent in Enfield 013?
- These are estimated figures based on borough-level data scaled to the neighbourhood. A one-bedroom runs roughly £1,377 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,710, and a three-bedroom around £2,028. Rents rose approximately 4.2% in the past year. For context, the UK median two-bed rent is around £1,200, so this area sits noticeably above average.
- Is Enfield 013 safe?
- Yes, relatively so. The area records around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, well below the UK national rate of approximately 80 per 1,000. It also sits in the top two deciles nationally on the Index of Multiple Deprivation, indicating low levels of economic hardship — a strong predictor of lower crime.
- What's the commute from Enfield 013 to central London?
- Around 20 minutes by public transport, which is genuinely competitive for a London suburb. The nearest Underground station is roughly a 14-minute walk away. That said, 44% of residents work from home and only 12% rely on public transport as their primary commute mode, so the area functions well for remote workers too.
- Who lives in Enfield 013?
- Mainly settled families and older residents — around one in five is under 18 and a similar share is 65 or over. The young-professional cohort (18–34) is proportionally small at around 17%. Over four in five households own their home, degree-level qualifications are common at around 44%, and around three-quarters of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Enfield 013?
- There are 43 schools within typical catchment distance, so choice isn't lacking. However, only around 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 3.2 km away. Families should check individual catchment boundaries carefully, as these can be narrow in London.
- What are house prices like in Enfield 013?
- The median sale price is around £786,000, reflecting the strong owner-occupier base and suburban demand. At current salaries and rents, saving a typical deposit takes an estimated 11 years — making homeownership a long-term goal for most renters here rather than a near-term option.