In 2015 the line and Enfield Town station were transferred from Abellio Greater Anglia operation to London Overground and added to the Tube map.

[3] A house which had stood on the site since the late 17th century is said to have been the birthplace of Isaac D'Israeli, father of Benjamin Disraeli.

The fine 17th-century brickwork facade, once attributed to Christopher Wren, was dismantled, and reconstructed at South Kensington Museum.

Enfield Town is one of three northern termini for Weaver line services operated by London Overground.

The typical off-peak service from the station is two trains per hour to/from London Liverpool Street.