This part of Edmonton sits nestled along the River Lea, just above the Banbury Reservoir. Home to a large number of industrial factories, the area also boasts an abundance of council flats and affordable post-war terraced houses. There’s a benefit to being so close to these industrial sites though, like the easy access to supply shops in the area, as well as the classes at the local Building BloQs Workshop. While there might not be all that much else going on in the area, residents do love the convenience of the many shops at the Tottenham and Edmonton Ravenside retail parks, like Argos and Next Home. Others come to the neighbourhood to attend weddings at the popular events venues, such as the Meridian Grand and the Golden Palace Banqueting Venue. For families in search of a truly affordable house in the suburbs of London, Edmonton is not a bad option!

Fore Street has been a major part of the neighbourhood for years. Back in the mid- 18th century, the street began to be built up with adjoining brown-brick terraced houses. Later on, in the 19th century, many of the roads filled up with cheap tenements as workers for the nearby factories needed homes. By the mid- to late-19th century, the neighbourhood had grown into a stopping off point for horse-drawn omnibuses, and later for motor buses. Today, the area is known for having many no-frills chain stores and an abundance of affordable housing.

This area was mentioned in William Cowper’s poem, The Diverting History of John Gilpin from 1782. In the poem, he mentions that Gilpin’s runaway horse brought him ten miles past The Bell, an inn located in this part of Edmonton. He ends up being late to his own anniversary dinner!

Unfortunately, the crime rate is higher in this part of Edmonton than the rest of Enfield. Still, the rate is no higher than London’s average. Many of the crimes have also been listed as non-violent, being categorised as “miscellaneous theft”, and locals tend to feel safe.

Crossrail 2 is planned to service Angel Road station, providing quick transport links into the centre of the city, and attracting new development. Nonetheless, despite £1.8 billion being invested in the project in 2020 it is unclear when the scheme will materialise as plans have been underconsideration in different forms since the 1970s. In preparation, the station is already undergoing a £122 million refurbishment project led by Network Rail, this will allow for more trains per hour. Enfield Council is also working on developing a Lee Valley Heat Network. This will allow local businesses to utilise energy from the waste plant in Edmonton. Through this network, the council is hoping to make the wider Lee Valley a more sustainable one.