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Welcome to a list of churches and chapels in the London Borough of Enfield, which is part of Greater London. This list focuses on buildings that are used for Christian worship. You'll see different types of Christian groups, called 'denominations', listed for each church.

History of Churches in Enfield

London has many churches and chapels, and they are all very different! Most of them belong to the Anglican Church or are 'nonconformist' (meaning they are not part of the official Church of England). There are also many Catholic churches. This list only includes Christian places of worship. Each church here belongs to a specific Christian group, which is shown next to its name.

Churches in Enfield Today

Further information: Churches in Enfield

The London Borough of Enfield has about 101 active churches. This means there is one church for every 3,281 people living there.

Active Churches in Enfield

This table shows the churches that are currently active in Enfield. You can see their names, where they are located, and when they were founded. It also tells you which Christian group (denomination) they belong to.

Church Name Neighbourhood Dedication Web Founded Denomination/Affiliation Notes
All Saints, Edmonton Edmonton All Saints 12th Century Anglican Rebuilt in the 15th Century.
St Andrew, Enfield Enfield Andrew 12th Century
St Paul, Winchmore Hill Winchmore Hill Paul 1828
St James, Enfield Highway Enfield Highway James 1831–1832
Jesus Church, Forty Hill Forty Hill Jesus 1835
Christ Church, Cockfosters Cockfosters Jesus 1839
St John the Baptist, Clay Hill Clay Hill John the Baptist 1856 Joined with St Luke Clay Hill in 1987.
Christ Church, Southgate Southgate Jesus 1862 An earlier chapel was on this site from 1615.
St Paul, New Southgate New Southgate Paul 1872–1873
St Michael & All Angels, Gordon Hill Gordon Hill Michael & Angels 1874
St Andrew, Southgate Southgate Andrew 1875 The current building was built between 1903 and 1915. It became its own parish in 1928.
St Matthew, Ponders End Ponders End Matthew 1877
St Mary Magdalene, Enfield Enfield Mary Magdalene 1883
St Mark, Enfield Bush Hill Park Mark 1885 The current building was built between 1893 and 1915.
St Luke, Clay Hill Clay Hill Luke 1885 The current building was built in 1900. It joined with St John Clay Hill in 1987.
St Aldhelm, Edmonton Edmonton Aldhelm 1885 The current building was built in 1903.
St Michael at Bowes Bowes Park Michael around 1890 Rebuilt in 1988.
St Peter, Edmonton Edmonton Peter 1902
St Mary with St John, Upper Edmonton Edmonton John the Evangelist 1905 Closed in 2004 but re-opened in 2012.
St George, Enfield Freezywater George 1900–1906
St Stephen, Bush Hill Park Bush Hill Park Stephen 1907 Became its own parish in 1909.
Holy Trinity, Winchmore Hill Winchmore Hill Trinity 1907
St John the Evangelist, Palmers Green Palmers Green John the Evangelist 1903–1908
St Paul, Hadley Wood Hadley Wood Paul 1911 Became independent from Christ Church Cockfosters in 2000.
St Peter, Grange Park Grange Park Peter 1920s The current building was built between 1940 and 1941.
SS Peter & Paul, Enfield Lock Enfield Lock Peter & Paul 1928 Rebuilt in 1969 after being damaged in a war.
St Thomas, Oakwood Oakwood Thomas 1939
St Alphege, Edmonton Edmonton Ælfheah of Canterbury 1957
Grace Church Highlands Oakwood 2007 Church started from Christ Church Cockfosters.
Enfield Sign Church Enfield Services are held in Enfield Baptist Church.
Mary, Mother of God, Ponders End Ponders End Mary 1890 Roman Catholic The current building was built in 1921.
Our Lady of Walsingham & English Martyrs, Enfield Gordon Hill Mary & Forty Martyrs around 1890 A new building was constructed in 1987.
(Most Precious Blood &) St Edmund, Edmonton Edmonton 1907
St Monica, Palmers Green Palmers Green Monica 1914
Our Lady of Lourdes, New Southgate New Southgate Mary 1923 The current building was built in 1935.
Christ the King, Cockfosters Cockfosters Jesus 1936 The building was completed in 1940.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St George Enfield Mary & George 1863
Holy Family of Nazareth Polish Catholic Mission Enfield Holy Family 2011 Polish Old Catholicism
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of London New Southgate 2002 Syro-Malabar Catholic
St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Edmonton Demetrius of Thessaloniki Greek Orthodox This building was originally St Martin's Church of England.
SS Raphael, Nicholas & Irene of Lesbos Community Enfield Raphael, Nicholas, Irene Greek Orthodox Services are held in St George's Freezywater.
Winchmore Hill Baptist Church Winchmore Hill 1654 Baptist Union Moved to a new building in Winchmore Hill in 1907.
Enfield Baptist Church Enfield 1867
Totteridge Road Baptist Church Enfield Wash 1868
Palmers Green Baptist Church & New Life Church Palmers Green 1878 The building was completed in 1905. This church is a result of a merger in 2015.
Suffolks Baptist Church Enfield 1938 Has its own building since 1957.
Edmonton Baptist Church Edmonton The current building was built in 1976.
Oakwood Baptist Church Oakwood
Ponders End Methodist Church Ponders End 1849 Methodist The current building was built in 1931.
Ordnance Road Methodist Church Enfield Wash 1859 Rebuilt in 1879, 1904, and 1957.
Grange Park Methodist Church Grange Park 1920s The current building was built in 1938.
Southgate Methodist Church Southgate 1929
St John's Methodist Church Enfield John? 1960
Trinity at Bowes Methodist Church Bowes Park Trinity
Bush Hill Park Methodist Church Bush Hill Park
Edmonton Methodist Church Edmonton
Winchmore Hill Methodist Church Winchmore Hill
Trinity Church Enfield Enfield Trinity 1890 Methodist / URC This church was formed in 1983 by joining Enfield Methodist and St Paul's URC.
Winchmore Hill United Reformed Church Winchmore Hill 1742 URC New buildings were constructed in 1844 and 1873.
Christ Church United Reformed Church Enfield Jesus 1780 Rebuilt in 1875.
Lancaster Road United Reformed Church Enfield 1885 Rebuilt in 1938.
Bush Hill Park United Reformed Church Bush Hill Park
Faith House United Reformed Church Edmonton
Palmers Green United Reformed Church Palmers Green Shares a minister with Winchmore Hill and Ponders End URCs.
Ponders End United Reformed Church Ponders End
Trinity Welsh Church Cockfosters Trinity Welsh Presbyterian
Edmonton Salvation Army Edmonton Salvation Army
Enfield Salvation Army Enfield Salvation Army
Enfield Evangelical Free Church Enfield 1897 FIEC Rebuilt in 1956. The building was bought in 2004, and a new one built in 2012.
Bush Hill Park Community Church Bush Hill Park FIEC Started from Enfield Evangelical Free, meets in Gospel Hall.
Silver Street Community Church Edmonton 2015 FIEC Church started from Enfield Evangelical Free Church.
Brethren Meeting House New Southgate Exclusive Brethren
Friends' Meeting House Winchmore Hill around 1670 Quakers The current building was built between 1790 and 1791.
Edmonton Seventh-day Adventist Church Edmonton Seventh-day Adventist The current building was built in 1939.
The Church, Enfield Enfield Seventh-day Adventist
Tramway Christian Fellowship Edmonton Elim
Lincoln Road Chapel Ponders End 1949 Assemblies of God
Church of God of Prophecy, Enfield Edmonton Church of God of Prophecy
Church of God of Prophecy, New Southgate New Southgate Church of God of Prophecy
Jubilee Church London Enfield Newfrontiers
Enfield Vineyard Church Enfield 1859 Vineyard (since 2015) Used to be called Brigadier Free Church.
Restore Community Church (BE Church) Winchmore Hill Ichthus Meets in a local school. Was previously Southgate Christian Fellowship.
The Potter's House, Enfield Enfield 2009 Potter's House
Revival Christian Church of Enfield Enfield 2009 RCCG
New Covenant Church Edmonton Edmonton NCC Worldwide
Bury Street Chapel Bush Hill Park 1838 Independent
Edmonton Baptist Chapel Edmonton 1889 New buildings were built in 1913 and 1989.
Albany Church Enfield Wash 1898 Started as a Brethren church, but left the Brethren in 1996.
Leighton Road Gospel Hall Bush Hill Park 1910
Chase Family Church Enfield 1968 Started as Winchmore Hill Christian Fellowship.
Riverside Community Church Bowes Park
New River @ Croyland Church Edmonton
Inspirational Charismatic Church – House of Prayer Edmonton
Tanner's End Free Church Edmonton May no longer be active.
The King's House Edmonton
Pentecost Covenant Chapel UK Edmonton Meets at the Angel Community Centre.
Victory in Christ Ministries Ponders End

Churches That Are No Longer Active

This table lists churches in Enfield that used to be active but are now closed.

Church name Neighbourhood Dedication Founded Ended Denomination Notes
St Mary, Edmonton Edmonton Mary 1884 1957 Anglican The building was taken down.
St Martin, Edmonton Edmonton Martin of Tours 1911 1977 Anglican This building is now used as St Demetrios Greek Orthodox church.


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More Information and Websites

  • Anglican Diocese of London
  • Baptist Union Churches
  • Church of England Parish Finder
  • Church of England churches in central London
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • The History Files Churches of the British Isles
  • Congregational Churches in London
  • Friends of the City Churches
  • Gospel Hall Finder
  • Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain
  • Love's Guide to the Church Bells of the City of London
  • Methodist Church of Great Britain Church Search
  • Roman Catholic Diocese of Brentwood Parishes A-Z
  • Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster – Virtual Diocese
  • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark – Parish Directory
  • Seventh-day Adventist Churches in London
  • United Reformed Church Find A Church
  • Redeemed Christian Church of God
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