Walcot Road London, Enfield
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (EN3), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20702439.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Brimsdown, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Durants Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Ordnance Unity Centre For Health, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 (27% of about 1,000 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.
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN3 7NF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| EN3 7UY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 15 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN3 7NF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EN3 7UY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Brimsdown 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Enfield Lock 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Ponders End 884,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Millmarsh Lane Brimsdown | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Waltham Cross | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 Glyn Road Parking | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 17.9 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 31 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Ordnance Unity Centre For Health | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ronchetti Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | St Michael's Hospital | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Met Police Air Support Unit, Lippitts Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Durants Park 20 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.5 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sunny Road Allotments 2,810 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| King George's Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| South Marsh | Wetland | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Tumbling Bay | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Yardley Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Lee Valley | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Sewardstone Green | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimsdown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark John Keats Academy | All-through | 4–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Prince of Wales Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Eastfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chesterfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingfisher Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Enfield Heights Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Enfield | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Alma Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southbury Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Limit Gym EN3 7PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Warburtons Canteen EN3 7XG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Mondial Forwarding Ltd EN3 7PX | Importers/Exporters | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd @ Gist EN3 7QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurant EN3 7NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Full Monty Burger Van EN3 7PH | Mobile caterer | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 6868 FAST FOOD LTD EN3 7PX | Distributors/Transporters | 330 m | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Brimsdown Post Office EN3 5EP | Retailers - other | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brimsdown Supermarket EN3 5EP | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2023 |
| The Brothers Fish Bar EN3 5EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| M Kumaran Ltd EN3 5EP | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2022 |
| China Kitchen EN3 5EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Chiltern Support & Housing Ltd EN3 5DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Sharon House EN3 5DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| ETCHI Ltd EN3 7BJ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 13% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Nearby streets
Lockfield Avenue · Millmarsh Lane · Edison Road · Edison Road · Stonycroft Close
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.