About Botany Bay

Botany Bay is a town in Enfield, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Crews Hill and Clay Hill.

School Ratings in Botany Bay

There are 235 schools in and around Botany Bay. One Degree Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Botany Bay

The average property price is £548K, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £321K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Botany Bay

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Botany Bay, with 110 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Botany Bay

Botany Bay sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Botany Bay

Broadband speeds in Botany Bay are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,008 sales

Average Price £548K
£100 — £49.25M
Detached £804K 357
Semi £668K 843
Terraced £529K 1,172
Flat £321K 1,436

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

123 Primary
34 Secondary
78 Other
St John's Preparatory and Senior School Outstanding 1.4 miles St John's CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles One Degree Academy Primary Outstanding 1.5 miles Wren Academy Enfield Secondary Good 1.5 miles Cuffley School Primary Good 1.8 miles H1 PB1 Family Centre 1.9 miles Oakmere Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Hadley Wood Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles St Michael's CofE Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Northaw Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Merryhills Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Chase Side Children's Centre 2.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Botany Bay IMD 2025

Botany Bay sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
5/10
Employment
6/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
4/10
9,455 Children (0-15) 20%
29,065 Working Age 61%
11,288 Older (60+) 24%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 32% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 16.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Botany Bay 715 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Botany Bay sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

180 Violence & Sexual Offences
110 Anti-Social Behaviour
92 Shoplifting
56 Burglary
56 Vehicle Crime
52 Other Theft
40 Drugs
32 Public Order
29 Criminal Damage & Arson
22 Theft from Person
19 Other Crime
15 Robbery
8 Weapons
4 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Gordon Hill Train Station 1.8 miles
Hadley Wood Train Station 2.2 miles
Cuffley Train Station 2.2 miles
Enfield Chase Train Station 2.4 miles
Enfield Town Train Station 2.8 miles
Grange Park Train Station 2.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Crews Hill 1.2 miles Clay Hill 2 miles Northaw 2 miles Hadley Wood 2.2 miles Cockfosters 2.2 miles World's End 2.2 miles Ganwick Corner 2.5 miles Oakwood 2.5 miles Tolmers 2.6 miles Cuffley 2.6 miles The Ridgeway 2.6 miles Enfield Town 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Enfield
County Hertfordshire
Ward Town
Constituency Enfield North
Parish Enfield, unparished area
Region London

Streets in EN2 30 shown View all streets

Abbotts Crescent 1 Acacia Road 1 Acorn Close 1 Albuhera Close 1 Amesbury Court 1 Amwell Close 1 Aragon Close 1 Archer Way 5 Armfield Road 3 Ash Ride 2 Audley Road 1 Avalon Close 3 Badgers Close 1 Bankside 1 Batley Road 1 Beckwith Close 2 Bedale Road 3 Beech Avenue 2 Bennets Lodge 1 Bewcastle Gardens 1 Bincote Road 3 Birkbeck Road 6 Black Fan Close 1 Blossom Lane 3 Borrowdale Court 1 Brantwood Gardens 2 Brayton Gardens 1 Brigadier Avenue 1 Brigadier Hill 7 Brodie Road 3

Postcodes in EN2 50 shown View all postcodes

EN2 0AA EN2 0AB EN2 0AD EN2 0AE EN2 0AG EN2 0AH EN2 0AJ EN2 0AL EN2 0AN EN2 0AQ EN2 0AR EN2 0AW EN2 0AX EN2 0AY EN2 0AZ EN2 0BA EN2 0BD EN2 0BE EN2 0BF EN2 0BG EN2 0BH EN2 0BJ EN2 0BL EN2 0BN EN2 0BQ EN2 0BS EN2 0BU EN2 0BW EN2 0BX EN2 0BY EN2 0DA EN2 0DB EN2 0DE EN2 0DF EN2 0DG EN2 0DH EN2 0DJ EN2 0DL EN2 0DN EN2 0DP EN2 0DS EN2 0DU EN2 0DW EN2 0DX EN2 0DY EN2 0DZ EN2 0EA EN2 0EB EN2 0ED EN2 0EE