Towpath Road Edmonton, Enfield
20 addresses across 1 postcode (N18), about 540 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20706981.
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Enfield costs £2,268 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 69% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Meridian Water, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Angel Gardens, is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 20.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 20 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chingford Medical Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2020 | UNIT 17 N18 3QX | Other | £72,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Enfield in 2026-27: Band D £2,268 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,512 | £1,764 | £2,016 | £2,268 | £2,772 | £3,276 | £3,779 | £4,535 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (71% of about 910 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Borough wide.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Meridian Water, Willoughby Lane And Meridian Way, N18 2DW, permissioned (380 m)
- Meridian Water, Willoughby Lane And Meridian Way, N18 2DW, permissioned (380 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 10 m and 12 m above sea level (11 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N18 3QX | 69% | 69% | 69% | 31% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Meridian Water 494,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Northumberland Park 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Silver Street 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harbet Road / Cooks Ferry Upper Edmonton | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Camden Lock Waterbus Camden Town | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Matchday Parking, Spurs Stadium Car Park (Events) | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 32 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesla Supercharger | 230 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 33.1 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chingford Medical Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest De Globe Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chingford Mount Dental Practice | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | North Middlesex Hospital (Psychiatric Link Liason Nurse Service) | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Edmonton Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Oz Tonbul Supermarket Cashzone | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Angel Gardens 3,490 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 16 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,490 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Bateman Road Allotment Site 1.6 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Banbury Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Tottenham Marshes | Wetland | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Ainslie Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Lockwood Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| William Girling Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Pole Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 20.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 24 |
20 of the street's 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Enfield: see them on the Enfield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Angel Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chase Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Salisbury Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Raynham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brettenham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fleecefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whittingham Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Lea Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roger Ascham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walthamstow Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walthamstow Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Duke's Aldridge | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argos N18 3HA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Wickes Bldg Suppliers N18 3HA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Rainbow Cash & Carry UK Ltd N18 3BB | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Meridian Grand N18 3BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Moon Lounge N18 3AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2026 |
| SASHAGO COFFEE N18 3AJ | Other catering premises | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Building Bloqs N18 3QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| London Edmonton Premier Inn N18 3AL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jan 2025 |
| Club Level 4 N18 3HT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2025 |
| Pasha Workmans Cafe & Kebab N18 3AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 May 2026 |
| NISBETS N18 3AL | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Edmundsons Edmonton N18 3AL | Distributors/Transporters | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Eurest C/O Coco Cola N18 3DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Compass Group at Coco Cola N18 3DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Angel Road (North Circular Road) (8); On or near Advent Way (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 43% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 27% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 18% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 42% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 63% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 16% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- N18 3QX: 20 addresses of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Argon Road · Hawley Road · Harbet Road · Ravenside Close · A406 · Kings Road · Ravenside Close · Walthamstow Avenue · Hall Lane · Eley Road · Banksia Road · Silvermere Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.