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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 64 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
64
Deprivation level
7/10
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
22.95(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.69(-37%)
Vehicle crime
13.37(+38%)
Other theft
6.07(-48%)
Burglary
4.55(-18%)
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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Bowes area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,056 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
Flats13£280,000
Semi-Detached5£550,000
Terraced35£535,000

10 years median price trend in Bowes

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

All postcodes in Bowes

N181AE

Empire Avenue

N181BT

Wilbury Way

N136HB

Princes Avenue

N181JL

Pasteur Gardens

N136AG

Norfolk Avenue

N136AS

Brook Mews

N136EZ

Fairbrook Close

N181HX

Hailsham Terrace

N181HY

Great Cambridge Road

N135HE

Hazelwood Lane

N135LS

Hamilton Way

N136BE

Bowes

N136BY

Tile Kiln Lane

N136AH

Norfolk Avenue

N136DH

Beale Close

N136DQ

Pantiles Close

N136EF

Millstream Close

N136HE

Princes Avenue

N136EE

Mitchell Road

N136HL

Princes Avenue

N136LB

St Pauls Rise

N181AS

Canada Avenue

N136LD

St Pauls Rise

N136HS

Millicent Grove

N181HZ

Lister Gardens

N136HT

Green Lanes

N136LE

Sandcroft Close

N136BN

North Circular Road

N136DY

Medesenge Way

N136HF

Millicent Grove

N181BU

Wilbury Way

N181DY

Amersham Avenue

N136HY

Tottenhall Road

N181AX

Tasmania Terrace

N135JL

Oakthorpe Road

N136AF

Fledspar Mews

N136BT

Cherry Blossom Close

N135HS

Chimes Avenue

N136AQ

Mia Mews

N136DE

Tottenhall Road

N181AU

Queensland Avenue

N181BJ

Pentyre Avenue

N135JB

Ecclesbourne Gardens

N135UR

Regents Avenue

N136DL

Tottenhall Road

N136HX

Tottenhall Road

N136JD

Grenoble Gardens

N136DZ

Medesenge Way

N135JJ

North Circular Road

N135LG

The Grove

N136LJ

Colet Close

N135LN

Hamilton Crescent

N181EN

Weir Hall Road

N181BS

Winsford Terrace

N135LF

The Rise

N136AP

Norfolk Avenue

N136DJ

Tottenhall Road

N181AH

Pasteur Gardens

N181AG

Empire Avenue

N181EW

Weir Hall Road

N136BD

Tile Kiln Lane

N181AQ

Empire Avenue

N181JA

Lister Gardens

N136DX

Wilde Place

N136JB

Tottenhall Road

N136LH

Colet Close

N136AW

Fairbrook Road

N136HQ

Millicent Grove

N136BG

Bowes

N136BJ

North Circular Road

N134SP

Green Lanes

N135LD

The Grove

N136DT

Wolves Lane

N181JG

Pasteur Gardens

N136BW

Bowes

N136HD

Princes Avenue

N136JJ

Upsdell Avenue

N181DF

Winsford Terrace

N136BH

Bowes

N135HP

Lawrence Avenue

N135JH

North Circular Road

N136BX

Chequers Parade

N135HT

Chimes Avenue

N136LF

Godolphin Close

N181JH

Steeplestone Close

N135HN

Callard Avenue

N181DA

Weir Hall Road

N181DE

Wilbury Way

N135JA

Ecclesbourne Close

N136HU

Green Lanes

N181BW

Derwent Avenue

N135HQ

Hazelwood Lane

N181UY

Whitehead Close

N135HX

Chimes Avenue

N136HJ

Princes Avenue

N181BP

Derwent Avenue

N181BQ

Winsford Terrace

N135JF

North Circular Road

N181AY

Empire Avenue

N136HN

Princes Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.