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STATISTICS
GENERAL
The London Borough of Enfield, which comprises the former Boroughs of
Edmonton, Enfield and Southgate, covers an area of 20,061 acres and has an
estimated population of 268,870.
Of the 32 newly constituted London Boroughs, Enfield, which is the most
northerly situated, has the sixth largest area, the ninth biggest population and the
eleventh highest rateable value. It is well balanced in development with its wide
variety of environmental conditions, ranging from open country, through residential
property of all kinds, commercial premises, and shopping centres to industrial areas.
The transport network serving the Borough comprises an underground, three
suburban and two main railway lines and numerous bus routes.
Two trunk roads cross the Borough, one from east to west and the other
from north to south. One first class road runs north to south and important
metropolitan roads run east to west.
The Borough is well provided with both educational and recreational facilities.
Not only is there Green Belt land, but Enfield is also fortunate in its possession of
parks and open spaces.
The main public building is the Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, which
contains the Mayor's Suite, the Council Chamber, Committee rooms and the department
of the Town Clerk. The other departments of the Council are housed
separately in premises throughout the Borough.
VITAL STATISTICS
Births
The total number of live births during the year was 4,248, giving a crude birth
rate of 15.8 and a standardised birth rate of 16.43. compared with the rate for
England and Wales of 18.0.
The percentage of illegitimate live births at 6.12 is roughly about the national
average.
Deaths
The number of deaths during the year was 3,098 (1,551 males and 1,547
females) giving a crude death rate of 11.52 and a standardised death rate of 10.94
(England and Wales 11.5).
The more prevalent causes of death were cardio-vascular system, 1,606; malignant
neoplasm, 698; and diseases of the respiratory system (excluding malignant
neoplasm), 318.
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