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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

N136ES

Melville Gardens

N136DQ

Pantiles Close

N181JB

Newton Way

N136EG

Mitchell Road

N135HU

Wauthier Close

N181HY

Great Cambridge Road

N181JA

Lister Gardens

N181BW

Derwent Avenue

N181BU

Wilbury Way

N136JA

Tottenhall Road

N181DF

Winsford Terrace

N181AU

Queensland Avenue

N181AH

Pasteur Gardens

N181JW

Huxley

N181AF

Devonia Gardens

N135JF

North Circular Road

N136LF

Godolphin Close

N135JA

Ecclesbourne Close

N136BX

Chequers Parade

N136BY

Tile Kiln Lane

N181BT

Wilbury Way

N135HQ

Hazelwood Lane

N181JD

Lodge Close

N136BG

Bowes

N181AJ

Pasteur Gardens

N136DA

Chequers Way

N181JG

Pasteur Gardens

N136DH

Beale Close

N136DZ

Medesenge Way

N181DZ

Amersham Avenue

N136HF

Millicent Grove

N181HX

Hailsham Terrace

N135LW

Hamilton Crescent

N136AW

Fairbrook Road

N181HZ

Lister Gardens

N135HX

Chimes Avenue

N181BH

Weir Hall Gardens

N136JJ

Upsdell Avenue

N136AP

Norfolk Avenue

N181DY

Amersham Avenue

N181AE

Empire Avenue

N136HJ

Princes Avenue

N136HH

Princes Avenue

N136JE

Grenoble Gardens

N136EU

Hereward Gardens

N136HY

Tottenhall Road

N136DL

Tottenhall Road

N136LH

Colet Close

N181BS

Winsford Terrace

N136AG

Norfolk Avenue

N135JJ

North Circular Road

Data Sources

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