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About Brimsdown
Brimsdown is a town in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the EN3 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Enfield Highway and Enfield Lock.
Around 61,715 people live in Brimsdown, a densely built-up urban area. The age profile skews a little younger than the national average, with a relatively high share of children. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Brimsdown sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
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 £480K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £402K.
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 233 incidents logged in April 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.
Healthcare in Brimsdown
There are 48 GP surgeries within three miles of Brimsdown, the nearest being The Ordnance Unity Centre For Health (1 miles away).
Local Data for Brimsdown
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Property Prices 4,378 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the EN3 postcode area.
Household Income in Brimsdown ONS 2023
The average total household income in Brimsdown is approximately £62,846 a year before tax, 14% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £45,098. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £45,098.
Businesses in Brimsdown ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,003 active businesses based in Brimsdown, around 32 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 41 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Brimsdown 1,012 crimes · April 2026
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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Brimsdown
Of the 21,263 households in and around Brimsdown, 43% are owned, 24% are socially rented and 32% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Brimsdown.