Ridgeway is a largely suburban electoral ward in the Enfield area of north London, characterised by tree-lined streets, a mix of inter‑war and post‑war housing and small local parades serving day‑to‑day needs. Its name reflects the gently raised ground in parts of the ward, and the area feels residential and community‑oriented rather than commercial or industrial.
Locally there is a strong sense of civic activity around schools, community centres and pocket parks, and many residents commute into central London by road or rail. Historically the ward grew with 20th‑century suburban expansion and today displays a typical London contrast of long‑standing families and more recent arrivals, with local issues often focused on housing, transport and green‑space protection.
Postcode districts covering Ridgeway
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 9.1 miles
- Islington 8.3 miles
- City of Westminster 10.8 miles
- Bexley 18.2 miles
- Luton 20.7 miles
- Sutton 21.5 miles
- Croydon 21.2 miles
- Slough 23.1 miles
- Harrow 10.4 miles
- Watford 12.1 miles
- Harlow 12.2 miles
- Stevenage 16.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Oakwood Ward 1.4 miles
- Cockfosters Ward 1.5 miles
- Enfield Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Whitewebbs Ward 2 miles
- Town Ward 2 miles
- East Barnet Ward 2.1 miles
- Grange Park Ward 2.1 miles
- Southgate Ward 2.2 miles
- Winchmore Hill Ward 2.6 miles
- Potters Bar Oakmere Ward 2.7 miles
- Southbury Ward 2.7 miles
- Bush Hill Park Ward 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Ridgeway
EN2 8AF, EN2 8PE, EN2 7DE, EN2 8AL, EN2 7EA, EN2 7QT, EN2 7DY, EN2 8NR, EN2 7DG … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 13.6 miles
- Luton Airport 17.8 miles
- Gordon Hill Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Crews Hill Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Ridgeway Ad
- West Lodge Park 4 1.4 miles
- Southgate Hotel London 4 2.4 miles
- The Six Bells Hotel 1.7 miles
- The Hadley Hotel 2.6 miles
- Six Bells Hotels 3 1.7 miles
- Holtwhites Hotel 1.6 miles
- Premier Inn St Davids 1.9 miles
- Kathleen House Plus 2.3 miles
- Premier Inn London Southgate 3 2.4 miles
- The Barrington Hotel 3 3 miles
Schools in Ridgeway
- Merryhills Primary School Primary
- St John's Preparatory and Senior School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Wrotham Park Estate 2.5 miles
- Middlesex University University 3.1 miles
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 3.2 miles
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 3.2 miles
- Alexandra Palace Historic site 5 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 5 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 6.1 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 6.5 miles
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 6.8 miles
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 7.1 miles
- Woodford Wells Historic site 7.4 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 7.5 miles