Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Enfield Lock is an area in the London Borough of Enfield, north London. It is approximately located east of the Hertford Road between Turkey Street and the Holmesdale Tunnel overpass, and extends to the River Lee Navigation, including the Enfield Island Village. The locality gains its name from the lock on the River Lee Navigation. Today’s Enfield Lock was rebuilt in 1922. The area forms part of the Lee Valley Park and the Enfield Lock Conservation Area. On its eastern boundary Enfield Lock has marshland formerly used as a testing site between the Royal Small Arms Factory and the Gunpowder Mills, beyond this is the village of Sewardstone and the Epping forest boundary. To the south is Brimsdown, the north Waltham Cross and to the west Bullsmoor and Freezywater. Enfield Lock forms part of the London boundary. “
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How’s the local life around Enfield Lock
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In Enfield Lock, what things may you need?
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Enfield Lock name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Enfield Lock
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Enfield Lock to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Street | United Kingdom | 3.6 | 38 |
| Enfield Lock | United Kingdom | 3.6 | 57 |
The number of hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in Enfield Lock
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What schools are in the area of Enfield Lock?
Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Enfield Lock. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Pillars Taekwon-Do | St Peter & St Paul, Church Hall, 177 Ordnance Road, Enfield | 5 | 52 |
| St Helier Hall | St Helier Hall, 12 Eastfield Road, Enfield | 4.6 | 22 |
| Crystals Kindergarten Preschool | 69 Ordnance Road, Enfield | N/A | N/A |
| Kumon Maths & English | 1st Floor, Library, Ordnance Unity Centre, Ordnance Road, Enfield | 3.7 | 18 |
| Waverley Pre-School | 204 Albany Park Avenue, Enfield | 5 | 2 |
| FISU Meditation 3rd Centre | 167 Albany Park Avenue, Enfield | N/A | N/A |
| Sticky Fingers | 710 Hertford Road, Enfield | 5 | 10 |
| Freezywater St George’s CofE Primary School | 710 Hertford Road, Freezy Water, Enfield | 5 | 2 |
| St Georges Pre-school | 710 Hertford Road, Enfield | N/A | N/A |
| Fern House School | Chesterfield Road, Enfield | N/A | N/A |
| Eastfield Primary School | Eastfield Road, Enfield | 4.8 | 5 |
| Chesterfield Primary School | Chesterfield Road, Enfield | 3.9 | 27 |
| Sure Choice Day Nursery | 103 Bell Lane, Enfield | 5 | 2 |
| Comfort Angelz Daycare | 1-5 Albany Road, Enfield | 5 | 6 |
| Naruro academy | Bell Lane, Enfield | 5 | 2 |
| Eastfield Primary Nursery Entrance | 38 Ingersoll Road, Enfield | N/A | N/A |
| Ark John Keats Academy | Bell Lane, Enfield | 3 | 72 |
| Happywoods Bell Lane | 103 Bell Lane, Enfield | 3.1 | 7 |
| Ryan’s Meditations | 66 Winnington Road, Enfield | N/A | N/A |
| Little Learners Community Nursery | 645 Hertford Road, Enfield | 5 | 4 |
Post offices in Enfield Lock
Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in Enfield Lock can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield Wash Post Office | 578 Hertford Road, London | 4.2 | 27 |
In Enfield Lock, what are some things we love?
What makes the heart of Enfield Lock? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Enfield Lock to help you decide to move in there.
Are the restaurants in Enfield Lock any good?
Enfield Lock has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aksular Restaurant | 510 Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 1297 |
| Lucky star | 553 Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 54 |
| Slow Boat | 499 Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 41 |
| Kem’s Traditional Fish & Chips | 596 Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 53 |
| Garden Kebab House | 609A Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 181 |
| Dynasty | 121 Ordnance Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 67 |
| Tasty Chicken & Pizza | 585 Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 106 |
| Jet | 518 Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 15 |
| Subway | 612 Hertford Road, London, Enfield | 4.3 | 125 |
| Vero Pizzeria (Enfield) | 117 Ordnance Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 78 |
| Domino’s Pizza – London – Enfield Wash | 630 Hertford Road, Enfield Wash, Enfield | 4.3 | 127 |
| Sea Shell Fish Bar | 273 Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 170 |
| The Lock Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 199 Ordnance Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 3 |
| Spice Of India | 524 Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 42 |
| Oz Royal Kebab | 579 Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 137 |
| Albany Tandoori | 571 Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 145 |
| The Lion | 375 Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 342 |
| Mehek Restaurant Enfield | 424-426 Hertford Road, London | 4.3 | 220 |
| TGF Pizza | 595 Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 62 |
| Pizza Go Go Enfield | 575 Hertford Road, Enfield | 4.3 | 82 |
Green space in the city of Enfield Lock
One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if Enfield Lock offers room to roam.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Gyms in Enfield Lock
While working from home has increased, so has the frequentation of gyms to help keep in shape. With companies like Better or Pure Gym and others, Enfield Lock might help you stay in shape. A great feature to have nearby.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Public houses of Enfield Lock
As Londoners, we cherish our local pubs. Enfield Lock has some great go-to spots. From smaller, more family run chains to larger pubs like WeatherSpoons, there is a pub for everyone in the area.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Goat | 250 High Street Enfield EN3 4HB | Big imposing building. Was refurbished in 2016. Now offering more choice; in July 2016 they had a Footi themed beer from GK alongside an Oakham brew. But in July 2017, the freehold was put up for sale by GK and purchased by Ponders End Properties Ltd; they are company buying and selling real estate….so need to keep an eye on this one. |
| Greyhound | 425 Ordnance Road Enfield EN3 6HR | Popular two-bar pub close to Lee navigation. Seats outside overlooking the river; popular with walkers and cyclists; they even have a bike rack. Dogs, and their walkers, are welcome in the public bar. |
| Inn on the Park Cookhouse | 2 Solar Way, Inova Park, Mollison Avenue Enfield EN3 7XY | A recently refurbished restaurant next door to a Premier Inn, now part of the Cookhouse & Pub brand. They serve breakfast from 6.30 to 10.30am Monday to Friday, and 7 to 11am at weekends. On opening in November 2019, they were offering 3 real ales. More info please…. |
| Ponders End Working Mens Club | 46 South Street Enfield EN3 4LB | The club is open to card carrying CAMRA members that sign in via the associates book at the door. There is a lounge bar at the front of the building and a large hall at the side and rear. Various entertainment in the hall at weekends. Four times winner of Enfield & Barnet Club of the Year. |
| Sun & Woolpack | 640 Hertford Road Enfield EN3 6LZ | Former Allied pub that was transferred out of Spirit’s managed estate in the mid-2000s. The pub changed hands a few times and went through a period without real ale. sad to say, this is still the case. |
| Enfield Highway Conservative Club | 652 Hertford Road Enfield Wash EN3 6LZ |
Museums & Galleries nearby
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for Enfield Lock below.
We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page
Where can you buy groceries in the area
Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in Enfield Lock. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in Enfield Lock.
We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page
Last Updated on March 26, 2026