Map & location
Overview
EN3 4DJ sits in Ponders End, an established working district in the east of the London Borough of Enfield. The area is characterised by Victorian and inter-war terraces, post-war housing and pockets of newer development around the High Street and South Street.
It lies between the busy A1010 Hertford Road and the open spaces of the Lea Valley to the east, giving residents a mix of urban convenience and waterside green space within easy reach.
The median sold price here is £375,000, around 9% below the wider EN3 district average of £412,000 (HM Land Registry, 270 recent sales).
Getting here
Ponders End railway station is within walking distance, with London Overground services on the Liverpool Street–Cheshunt line. Frequent buses run along Hertford Road and the High Street.
The North Circular (A406) and A10 are a short drive away, and the M25 (Junction 25) lies to the north for wider road access.
What it's famous for
Ponders End is known for its industrial heritage in the Lea Valley, including the historic flour mills and the early electronics works where the thermionic valve was developed by Ambrose Fleming nearby.
Today the area is associated with the regenerated Ponders End riverside and the green corridor of the River Lea Navigation.
Services & facilities
Local authority for waste, housing and council tax
Community library and computer access
Postal and banking services on Hertford Road
Household waste and recycling site nearby
Tourist attractions
Riverside park with playground and open green space
~1 kmWalking and cycling along the River Lea
~1.2 kmRestored historic mill buildings by the river
~1 kmLarge Lea Valley reservoir for birdwatching
~2 kmHospitals & NHS
A&E and general acute services
~3 kmPlanned care and outpatient services
~6 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
NHS GP surgery serving the local area
~600 mFamily GP practice in EN3
~1 kmPharmacies
Prescriptions and health advice
~400 mDentists
NHS and private dental treatment
~700 mSchools & universities
The nearest school, Southbury Primary School, is ~200 m away.
Local community primary
~500 mChurch of England primary school
~900 mSecondary academy nearby
~1.2 kmLand-based and horticulture college in Enfield
~3 kmBusinesses & shops
Independent shops and convenience stores
Warehousing and light industry nearby
Large supermarket and parking
Gyms & leisure
Swimming pool and gym facilities
~1 kmGreen space with sports pitches
~1.5 kmRiverside cycle and walking route
~1.2 kmService providers
Fibre and cable broadband available
Water and wastewater supplier
Local electricity distribution network
Residential & community
Period two-storey family homes
Modern regeneration developments
1930s suburban housing stock
Transport
Train & Tube
Ponders End station
London Overground to Liverpool Street & Cheshunt
Brimsdown station
Overground services northbound
Bus stops
Hertford Road / High Street
Frequent local buses
South Street
Buses towards Enfield and Edmonton
Cycle hire
Lea Valley cycle route
Traffic-free riverside path
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Tesco Ponders End chargers
Public EV charging in car park
Defibrillators
Ponders End Library
Public access defibrillator
Postboxes & Post Office
Ponders End Post Office
Hertford Road branch
Fuel stations
Hertford Road petrol station
Fuel and convenience shop
Places of worship
Local Church of England parish
~900 mCommunity prayer facilities in EN3
~1 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 43% above the national average (97.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
488 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the more deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,959.
Housing & utilities
Owner-occupied, private and social rented
Period terraces with newer apartments
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Extensive parkland and waterways nearby
Higher traffic along Hertford Road corridor
FAQs
Where is EN3 4DJ?
It is in Ponders End, in the east of the London Borough of Enfield in North London, near the A1010 Hertford Road.
What is the nearest station to EN3 4DJ?
Ponders End station is the closest, around 700 m away, with London Overground services to Liverpool Street and Cheshunt.
Which council covers EN3 4DJ?
Enfield Council is the local authority, and the postcode sits in the Ponders End ward.
Which parliamentary constituency is EN3 4DJ in?
It falls within the Enfield North parliamentary constituency.
What schools are near EN3 4DJ?
Nearby options include Ponders End Primary, St Matthew's CofE Primary and Oasis Academy Hadley secondary.
What are house prices like in EN3 4DJ?
Typical homes are estimated around £370,000, with terraces and newer riverside flats common (estimate only).
What is Ponders End like to live in?
It is a diverse, established residential area with high-street shops, good transport and the Lea Valley green space nearby.
Are there green spaces near EN3 4DJ?
Yes, Albany Park, Durants Park and the Lee Valley Regional Park are all within easy reach.
Useful links
Official records and property listings for EN3 4DJ: