Winchmore Hill, N21:
Winchmore Hill is a charming tree lined suburb in North London. The old village centre known as the The Green, is an attractive focal point with old buildings, shops and restaurants clustered around two areas of open grass. The area boasts plenty of different styles of architecture ranging from 200+ year old properties to modern day design. Grovelands is the open parkland and woodland with its large lake, playground and café situated just off Broad Walk. Winchmore Hill British Railway station is situated close to The Green and the line runs into Moorgate in 27 minutes. Excellent local primary and secondary schools are situated in close proximity, for more detail see the school section below.
Grange Park, N21:
Grange Park is a small residential area/village within Winchmore Hill. Grange Park is an unmistakeable entity in itself, characterised by its attractive houses and excellent local facilities. The area is extremely sought after and retains its warm village like feel. Cheyne Walk open space is situated as the name suggests at the end of Cheyne Walk and offers a large grassed and woodland area open to the public.
Grange Park British Railway station is in zone five and the line runs into Moorgate from Grange Park in 29 minutes, and connects to the underground system at Finsbury Park and Highbury & Islington. The closest tube station is Southgate which is on the Piccadilly line. Excellent local primary and secondary schools are situated in close proximity, for more detail see the school section below.
West Enfield:
An area in North London to the West of Enfield Town. It includes roads such as The Ridgeway and Bycullah Road. Enfield Chase is the closest British Rail station; the train line runs into Moorgate and takes 31 minutes from Enfield Chase. Oakwood is the closest tube station and is on the Piccadilly line.
Enfield:
Enfield is located in the North of London. Enfield Town has a good variety of shops and restaurants. Recently the shopping centre has been redeveloped and the library has been extended. Nearby Enfield Town Park has multiple tennis courts, children’s playground and café, as well as plenty of open space. There are two stations close by; Enfield Chase (into Moorgate) and Enfield Town (into Liverpool Street). The closest underground station is Oakwood which is on the Piccadilly line.
Southgate:
Southgate is situated in North London to the East of Winchmore Hill. The High Street has a selection of restaurants, pubs and shops. At the heart of the area is the grade ІІ* listed Southgate underground station, designed by Charles Holden and opened in 1933. Southgate station is on the Piccadilly line and takes 25 minutes to get into King’s Cross.
Palmers Green:
Palmers Green is the area around Aldermans Hill and Green Lanes. The high street has a selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. Trains from Palmers Green British Rail station take 26 minutes to get into Moorgate. The station car park also hosts the Sunday morning Farmer’s Market, selling fresh local produce. Broomfield Park has a number of large ponds, a children’s play area, grassy fields and a boating lake. The nearest underground station is Southgate which is on the Piccadilly line and takes 25 minutes to get into King’s Cross.
Oakwood:
Oakwood is found to the South of Trent Park and to the North of Southgate. As well as Trent Park, Oakwood Park is within easy walking distance. Trent Park is a 413 acre estate that offers a cycle trail, horse riding circuit and information about the estate at the Swiss Lodge Visitor Centre. Oakwood underground Station is on the Piccadilly line and takes 28 minutes to get into King’s Cross.
Cockfosters:
Cockfosters is located to the West of Oakwood and to the North-West of Southgate. Trent Park is within walking distance and provides the opportunity for lots of outdoor activities. Cockfosters Road has a wide selection of restaurants and shops. The closest tube station is Cockfosters which is on the Piccadilly line and takes 30 minutes to get to King’s Cross.
Bush Hill Park:
The closest train station is Bush Hill Park, the line runs from Enfield Town to London Liverpool Street. It takes 3 minutes on the train to Enfield Town and 30 minutes into London Liverpool Street. Bury Lodge Park, on Bury Street West, is and idyllic outside space and parks such as Grovelands and Enfield Town are a short car ride away.
Schools:
This list of schools in Enfield is not indicative of catchment areas. Press (ctrl) and click on a school link for more details.
Primary:
1. Grange Park Primary School - http://www.grangepark.enfield.sch.uk/
2. Grange Park Preparatory School - http://www.gpps.org.uk/
3. Eversley School - http://www.eversley.enfield.sch.uk/
4. St. Paul’s Church of England School - http://www.st-pauls.enfield.sch.uk/
5. Keble School - http://www.kebleprep.co.uk/
6. Merryhills School - http://www.merryhills.net/home
7. Raglan School - http://www.raglanjunior.org/
8. Palmers Green High School - http://www.pghs.co.uk/
9. St Monica’s School - http://www.st-monicas.enfield.sch.uk/
10. Walker School - http://www.take2theweb.com/pub/enfield/walker/
11. Salcombe Prep School - http://www.salcombeprep.co.uk/
12. Bush Hill Park School - http://www.bushhillpark.enfield.sch.uk/
13. Highfield School - http://www.highfield-pri.enfield.sch.uk/
14. Wolfson Hillel School - http://www.wolfsonhillel.enfield.sch.uk/
15. De Bohun School - http://www.debohunprimary.co.uk/index.asp
16. George Spicer School - http://www.georgespicer.enfield.sch.uk/
17. St. Andrew’s Church of England School - http://www.standrewsenf.co.uk/
18. Chase Side School - http://www.chasesideprimary.co.uk/
19. St. George’s School - http://webfronter.com/enfield/stgeorges/index.shtml
20. Lavender School - http://webfronter.com/enfield/lavender/
21. St. Michael’s Church of England School - http://www.st-michaels.enfield.sch.uk/
22. St. John’s Church of England School - http://www.st-pauls.enfield.sch.uk/default.asp
23. West Grove School - http://www.westgrove.enfield.sch.uk/
24. St Andrew’s Southgate School - http://www.lgfl.net/lgfl/leas/enfield/schools/st-andrews-southgate/
25. Danegrove School - http://www.lgfl.net/lgfl/leas/barnet/schools/danegrove/?backto=/lgfl/leas/barnet/schools/
26. Trent Church of England School
27. Firs Farm School - http://webfronter.com/enfield/firsfarm/
28. Hazelwood School - http://www.hazelwoodschools.org.uk/
29. Oakthorpe School - http://www.oakthorpe.enfield.sch.uk/
30. St Michael at Bowes Church of England School
Secondary:
1. The Latymer School - http://www.latymer.co.uk/
2. Highlands School - http://www.highlands.enfield.sch.uk/
3. Ashmole School - http://www.ashmole.barnet.sch.uk/
4. Enfield Grammar School http://www.enfieldgrammar.com/
5. Enfield County School - http://www.enfieldcs.enfield.sch.uk/index.shtml
6. St. Anne’s Catholic High School - http://www.st-annes.enfield.sch.uk/
7. Edmonton County School - http://www.edmonton.enfield.sch.uk/
8. Southgate School - http://www.southgate.enfield.sch.uk/
9. Kingsmead School - http://www.kingsmead-school.com/10radio/
10. Chase Community School - http://www.chace.enfield.sch.uk/
11. Broomfield School - http://broomfield.web6.devwebsite.co.uk/page_viewer.asp?page=Home&pid=1
12. Winchmore School - http://www.winchmore.enfield.sch.uk/
Useful Links:
· Council Tax Bands - http://www.enfield.gov.uk/info/57/council_tax-annual_notification/276/council_tax_billing_and_how_to_pay/4
· Enfield Council - http://www.enfield.gov.uk/
· Grange Park Residents Association - http://www.gp-ra.co.uk/
· N21 Directory - http://www.n21.net/
· First Capital Connect time tables - http://www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk/Main.php?sEvent=Timetables&crs_code=AAP
· National Rail Pocket Time table - http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/en/s/pockettimetable/search
· National Express East Anglia Time Table - http://www.nationalexpresseastanglia.com/travel_information/train_timetables/current_timetable__2
· National Express East Anglia Interactive Map - http://www.nationalexpresseastanglia.com/destinations/stations_route_map
· Enfield Golf Club - http://www.enfieldgolfclub.co.uk/
· Bush Hill Park Golf Club - http://www.bushhillparkgolfclub.co.uk/
· Enfield Leisure Centres - http://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/contracts/Enfield_Council