Family-life report

Is EN2 Ridgeway good for families?

EN2 scores 50/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 113). Around 36.1% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

7

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

4

Family density

Who lives in EN2?

Very high · Over 35%36.1% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

52 min

Fastest door-to-door to King's Cross (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,254

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

85/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

How EN2 compares nearby

Stronger for families
Lower family score

Families in EN2 — FAQ

Is EN2 good for families with kids?
EN2 scores 50/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 113). Within 1km you'll find 7 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 supermarkets. 36.1% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the school catchments near EN2?
Enfield mixes community secondaries with faith and partially selective schools, so published distances apply to the community criterion only.
How long is the commute from EN2 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from EN2 is 52 minutes to King's Cross, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in EN2?
Band D council tax in EN2 is £2,254 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.
Are there enough parks and GPs in EN2?
7 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does EN2 compare to other London areas for families?
EN2 ranks 113 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

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