Bricket Wood vs Enfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Enfield wins on house prices with a 26% gap. Bricket Wood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bricket Wood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bricket Wood
£605,503
Enfield
£481,868
Crime Rate
Bricket Wood
64.0
Enfield
85.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bricket Wood
100.0%
Enfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bricket Wood
448.5
Enfield
445
EPC Rating
Bricket Wood
70.1
Enfield
69
Median Income
Bricket Wood
£39,437
Enfield
£35,383
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Bricket Wood commands an average of £605,503, compared with £481,868 in Enfield – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Bricket Wood is a flat at £287,500, while in Enfield it is a flat at £300,450.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Enfield (£838,102 vs £733,959).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bricket Wood prices grew faster — -12% vs -14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Bricket Wood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64 per 1,000 versus 85.6 per 1,000 in Enfield. The most common crime category in Bricket Wood is violent-crime, while in Enfield it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Bricket Wood, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Enfield. There are 1 schools in Bricket Wood and 89 in Enfield.
Bricket Wood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Enfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 89 schools (68 primary, 21 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bricket Wood | Enfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 89 |
| Primary | 1 | 68 |
| Secondary | 0 | 21 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.5 Mbps in Bricket Wood and 445.0 Mbps in Enfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Bricket Wood and 96.8% in Enfield. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Bricket Wood and 86.6% in Enfield.
Bricket Wood is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (449 vs 445 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bricket Wood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Enfield averages 69 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,280 in Bricket Wood and £1,064 in Enfield. 63.8% of homes in Bricket Wood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Enfield.
Bricket Wood has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,436.5 in Bricket Wood and £35,383 in Enfield. The median age is 42.6 in Bricket Wood and 39.3 in Enfield. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bricket Wood versus 52.4% in Enfield. Employment rates stand at 62% in Bricket Wood and 55.9% in Enfield.
| Indicator | Bricket Wood | Enfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,624 | 329,822 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 39.3 |
| Median Household Income | £39,436.5 | £35,383 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 52.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 46.3% | 36.3% |
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