Located on the northern outskirts of London, this largely residential neighbourhood area enjoys the benefits of being comparatively quiet and leafy whilst remaining well-connected to Central London with both the Overground and Underground train services. A large golf course dominates the east side of this neighbourhood area, which attracts players from all over North London due to its progressive and friendly approach to the sport. This neighbourhood is an ideal location for commuters working in the city who seek a more relaxing and spacious environment. The northern part of this neighbourhood is officially named World’s End.

While this may at first seem like a pun that cosmopolitan city-types might make about what lies beyond London, this colloquial name was historically used to describe the boundary of a Parish. Many ‘World’s Ends’ were once dotted all around the outside of London. This one was named so because it lay between the parishes in Edmonton and Enfield when it was established in 1777, and still exists as a stretch of farmland today.

This neighbourhood was home to Sir Joseph William Bazalgette, an infamous 19th-century civil engineer who created London’s sewer system after the Great Stink of 1858. This was a remarkable achievement, and its construction relieved the epidemic of cholera that was rife throughout the city at the time. This also significantly reduced the pollution in the River Thames, which, according to historical accounts, was practically an open sewer. How unpleasant!

The main downside of this neighbourhood area is the fact that it is largely rural and residential. Whilst there are a number of shops and restaurants along the A110 on the east side of this area, the choices are fairly limited. Local businesses stated that this was only a mild inconvenience, as this area is well-connected via train links, and “Enfield Town centre is only a short trip down the road.”

The Enfield Cycle Initiative aims to make the area more cyclist-friendly, enhancing the roads and paths for cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians alike. These town planning improvements will complement public realm improvements in the centre of Enfield. In terms of private investment in this area, the Uplands Park Place development will comprise nine new flats, with prices starting at £745,000. On a slightly larger scale, the Old Royal Chace project will provide 64 new homes and a care home with 92 rooms. The scheme will be located at 162 The Ridgeway.