Enfield Resident Poll - March 2025

Over the past few weeks, we asked one big question to our Enfield community:

“What would help make Enfield feel like a better place to live again?”

More than 4,200 of you took part in our community poll — and we want to say a massive thank you to everyone who had their say. Whether you voted, shared the poll, or simply followed the conversation, this was a chance to make your voice count.

We know life in the borough isn’t always easy right now. But what this poll showed us more than anything is that people in Enfield care — and care deeply. Your answers were honest, thoughtful, and filled with a desire for positive change.

Here are the top 10 things you told us would make the biggest difference to life in Enfield:

Top 10 Priorities from Enfield Residents:

1. 🗑️ Waste and cleanliness in public areas – 559 votes (13.3%)
2. 👮‍♀️ Reduction in crime – 482 votes (11.5%)
3. 💰 More visible value for the Council Tax we pay – 368 votes (8.8%)
4. 🚶‍♂️ More police officers on foot for visible presence – 271 votes (6.5%)
5. 📢 Better communication between the Council and residents – 285 votes (6.8%)
6. 🛣️ Fix pothole-filled roads – 161 votes (3.8%)
7. 🌳 Preserve the Green Belt – 168 votes (4.0%)
8. 🚲 Impact of LTNs and quieter neighbourhood schemes – 234 votes (5.6%)
9. 📰 Concerns about how the Council is represented and managed – 202 votes (4.8%)
10. 🎭 Loss of arts, culture, and community spaces – 188 votes (4.5%)
    

These results give us a clear picture of what people across the borough are feeling right now:

✅ A desire for cleaner streets and better services
✅ Safer neighbourhoods and more visible policing
✅ Greater transparency and trust in how our borough is managed
✅ Stronger protection of green spaces and community culture

What Happens Next?

At Love Your Doorstep, we believe listening is only the first step. We’ve already shared these results with Council leaders, MPs, and local representatives — because your voices deserve to be heard at every level.

This isn’t just data — it’s a collective message from thousands of people who love where they live and want to see it thrive. We’ll continue working hard to keep this conversation going and make sure your views help shape real action.

We’re also planning some follow-up sessions to dive deeper into a few key topics. Keep an eye on our social channels and newsletters for updates — and as always, we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s keep building the Enfield we all want to live in. 💙

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