About Brimsdown

Brimsdown is a town in Enfield, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Enfield Highway and Enfield Lock.

School Ratings in Brimsdown

Brimsdown is served by 270 schools. Waverley School and Freshsteps Independent school are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 14 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brimsdown

Property prices average £456K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £403K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brimsdown

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Brimsdown, with 244 incidents logged in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brimsdown

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Brimsdown is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Brimsdown

Most properties in Brimsdown can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,440 sales

Average Price £456K
£100 — £67M
Detached £518K 87
Semi £431K 604
Terraced £403K 2,031
Flat £243K 1,448

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

143 Primary
36 Secondary
91 Other
Brimsdown Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Salmons Brook School 0.5 miles Carterhatch Bell Lane Children's Centre 0.6 miles Ark John Keats Academy All-through Good 0.6 miles Chesterfield Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Eastfield Primary School Primary 0.7 miles St James CofE Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Prince of Wales Childrens Centre Good 0.7 miles Prince of Wales Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Waverley School Outstanding 0.8 miles Durants School Good 0.8 miles Enfield Heights Academy Primary 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Brimsdown IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Brimsdown as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
2/10
Income
1/10
Employment
2/10
Education
2/10
Health
5/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
4/10
18,361 Children (0-15) 25%
46,027 Working Age 63%
10,768 Older (60+) 15%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 69.5% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 38.6% 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 Brimsdown 1,108 crimes · March 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Brimsdown is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

288 Violence & Sexual Offences
244 Anti-Social Behaviour
89 Vehicle Crime
82 Shoplifting
78 Burglary
74 Other Theft
61 Public Order
54 Drugs
46 Criminal Damage & Arson
36 Theft from Person
23 Robbery
19 Other Crime
9 Weapons
5 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
Metropolitan Brimsdown Visit force website →
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

Brimsdown Train Station 0.3 miles
Enfield Lock Train Station 0.8 miles
Turkey Street Train Station 1.1 miles
Waltham Cross Train Station 1.8 miles
Bush Hill Park Train Station 2.1 miles
Theobalds Grove Train Station 2.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Enfield Highway 0.6 miles Enfield Lock 0.6 miles Enfield Wash 0.9 miles Sewardstone 1.2 miles Holdbrook 1.2 miles Freezy Water 1.2 miles Gilwell Park 1.4 miles Ponders End 1.4 miles Bulls Cross 1.8 miles Forty Hill 1.9 miles Lippitts Hill 2 miles Enfield 2 miles

Local Government

District Enfield
Ward Ponders End
Constituency Edmonton
Parish Enfield, unparished area
Region London

Streets in EN3 30 shown View all streets

Aberdare Road 2 Addis Close 1 Addison Road 6 Aden Road 1 Albany Park Avenue 5 Albany Road 5 Aldis Mews 1 Aldridge Avenue 3 Alexandra Road 4 Allandale Road 3 Allens Road 3 Alma Road 13 Ambleside Crescent 2 Anglesey Road 2 Arbour Road 1 Archers Drive 2 Archibald Close 1 Arnold Avenue East 1 Arnold Avenue West 1 Ascot Gardens 1 Ashdown Road 1 Ashford Crescent 3 Ashley Road 1 Ashton Road 2 Aspen Way 1 Avondale Crescent 4 Aylands Road 2 Baddeley Close 2 Balmoral Road 2 Barrass Close 1

Postcodes in EN3 50 shown View all postcodes

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