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About

Bowes is situated in the north London borough of Enfield, primarily a residential district centred around the long, straight Bowes Road. The area is characterised by rows of Edwardian and Victorian terraced houses, with local commerce focused along this main thoroughfare. Green space is provided by nearby Broomfield Park, which features formal gardens and a large pond.

The area is defined by its proximity to the New River, an artificial waterway completed in the 17th century to supply London with fresh water. This historic channel runs through the northern part of Bowes, creating a distinct linear green corridor. The local railway station provides a direct link into central London, supporting its commuter population.

Area overview

On average Bowes has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bowes is £61,112 per year. There are 6 schools in Bowes: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Bowes is home to around 10,544 people, with a population density of about 7,441.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Bowes Population
10,544
Population density
7,441.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.91(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.88(-37%)
Vehicle crime
11.48(+23%)
Other theft
5.41(-53%)
Drugs
5.41(-13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
3,201
30.36%
British
2,079
19.72%
Other
1,517
14.39%
African
747
7.08%
Indian
566
5.37%
Total population: 10,544

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,871
33.73%
No qualifications
2,119
24.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,145
13.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
911
10.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
806
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 8,511

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,024
28.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,022
28.12%
Owns with a mortgage
861
23.69%
Other social rented
368
10.12%
Social rents from council
236
6.49%
Total households: 3,635

Property prices in Bowes

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £501,500 in Bowes area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £877,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bowes in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£590,000
Flats15£260,000
Terraced28£532,500
Semi-Detached10£585,000

10 years median price trend in Bowes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowes.

All postcodes in Bowes

N136DS

Wolves Lane

N181AR

Empire Avenue

N135UR

Regents Avenue

N136HT

Green Lanes

N181AL

Pasteur Gardens

N181AN

Stewartsby Close

N136AH

Norfolk Avenue

N136LB

St Pauls Rise

N135LF

The Rise

N136DJ

Tottenhall Road

N181AX

Tasmania Terrace

N136ET

Melville Gardens

N181UY

Whitehead Close

N181JJ

Petersfield Close

N136JD

Grenoble Gardens

N136DG

Tottenhall Road

N181EW

Weir Hall Road

N181BL

Pentyre Avenue

N181JE

Huxley Sayze

N136HG

Princes Avenue

N135JE

Arnold Gardens

N181AQ

Empire Avenue

N136BQ

Cherry Blossom Close

N135HS

Chimes Avenue

N181DA

Weir Hall Road

N135LQ

The Grove

N136AF

Fledspar Mews

N135LG

The Grove

N136LJ

Colet Close

N136BJ

North Circular Road

N135HE

Hazelwood Lane

N136DP

Tottenhall Road

N135HP

Lawrence Avenue

N136HX

Tottenhall Road

N136HN

Princes Avenue

N181BQ

Winsford Terrace

N135HZ

Ecclesbourne Gardens

N135JL

Oakthorpe Road

N181JF

Pasteur Gardens

N136BE

Bowes

N181BP

Derwent Avenue

N135LL

Riverway

N136EX

Hereward Gardens

N136BW

Bowes

N181JN

Pasteur Gardens

N136DE

Tottenhall Road

N136BD

Tile Kiln Lane

N136BZ

Cherry Blossom Close

N136DU

Wilde Place

N136BT

Cherry Blossom Close

N135UU

North Circular Road

N181AG

Empire Avenue

N136DY

Medesenge Way

N181BJ

Pentyre Avenue

N136AR

St Cuthberts Road

N135LJ

Riverway

N136BU

Bowes

N136HS

Millicent Grove

N135HN

Callard Avenue

N136DD

Tottenhall Road

N135LS

Hamilton Way

N136AQ

Mia Mews

N181AP

Empire Avenue

N136JU

Green Lanes

N136DF

Beale Close

N136DX

Wilde Place

N136JH

Grenoble Gardens

N135JB

Ecclesbourne Gardens

N181BN

Weir Hall Gardens

N135HT

Chimes Avenue

N135GN

Felstead Close

N135LN

Hamilton Crescent

N136HU

Green Lanes

N181AW

Pasteur Gardens

N136HA

Princes Avenue

N136DT

Wolves Lane

N181JL

Pasteur Gardens

N136LD

St Pauls Rise

N136BN

North Circular Road

N136EF

Millstream Close

N136HD

Princes Avenue

N181DE

Wilbury Way

N181AY

Empire Avenue

N134SP

Green Lanes

N136HE

Princes Avenue

N136HL

Princes Avenue

N136BH

Bowes

N136EZ

Fairbrook Close

N136LE

Sandcroft Close

N181AS

Canada Avenue

N135JH

North Circular Road

N181JH

Steeplestone Close

N136JB

Tottenhall Road

N136EE

Mitchell Road

N181EN

Weir Hall Road

N135LD

The Grove

N136AS

Brook Mews

N136HQ

Millicent Grove

N136DR

Wolves Lane

N136HB

Princes Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.