Centred around the attractive Edwardian Church Street, this neighbourhood is a suburban corner of the borough of Enfield. Despite having struggled economically over the past few decades, investors are beginning to pay closer attention to the locality. Still bursting at the seams with affordable postwar housing options, those who do already live there have plenty to be happy about. Between the multiple green spaces, like Churchfield Recreation Ground and the Salmons Brook, as well as facilities like the Edmonton Sports and Social Club, there are more than enough ways to stay active in the neighbourhood. Families are especially beginning to look to the area for its school options, like the iconic Latymer School, as well as community-oriented businesses like Salisbury House Arts Centre that offers creative classes. While living in Edmonton might mean giving up the hustle and bustle of Central London, there are still plenty of places to catch up over a pint, like at local favourite The Rising Sun. With all that it already has to offer, there’s reason to get excited about the ever-changing Edmonton.

The well-known Latymer School has been an important anchor in this neighbourhood since its founding in 1624. Named after London merchant, Edward Latymer, the school was given to trustees with the intention of educating the community. Unfortunately, by 1909, the original building had to close. Shortly after, the school moved to its current location in 1910, and since then, it has grown significantly. It is now equipped with a sports hall and dining hall, in addition to other academic buildings. A highly rated school today, it just recently celebrated its 100th
anniversary.

Charles and Mary Lamb, famous writers, lived in the area back in the early-19th century. They’re best known for their work together on the 1807 collection Tales from Shakespeare.

Unfortunately, there are no rail stations in this specific part of Edmonton. Still, it’s only a short walk to any of the many surrounding neighbourhood options. Additionally, there are also multiple bus routes that pass through.

Looking forward, Enfield Council has developed an action plan for the Edmonton Green area. The projects outlined in the plan include the development of a community pavilion located just outside the station; the establishment of a dedicated community hub located within the library and an inquest into the feasibility of long-term development of the railway arches. The council plan also mentions the potential for the regeneration of Edmonton Green Shopping Centre. Plans for this project were confirmed in 2021 after Crosstree Real Estate Partners, which bought the site for £72 million in 2018, won permission to build towers up to 30 storeys high. This huge scheme will see the existing 1960s-era shopping malls knocked down and replaced by up to 1,438 new homes, alongside new commercial space. The area will also benefit from the upcoming Crossrail 2 rail line, which will run from South West London to the North East of the city. Stopping at Angel Road and Ponders End Stations, which are both around 25 minutes walk east of this postcode, means that Edmonton will see increased interest in the future. However, current projections estimate that these plans will not come to fruition until the 2030s.