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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

N136DD

Tottenhall Road

N181JE

Huxley Sayze

N181JF

Pasteur Gardens

N136DP

Tottenhall Road

N136JA

Tottenhall Road

N181JD

Lodge Close

N135LW

Hamilton Crescent

N136EG

Mitchell Road

N181AR

Empire Avenue

N181BH

Weir Hall Gardens

N181JW

Huxley

N135LL

Riverway

N181AJ

Pasteur Gardens

N181DZ

Amersham Avenue

N136BZ

Cherry Blossom Close

N136HA

Princes Avenue

N181AL

Pasteur Gardens

N181BN

Weir Hall Gardens

N136EU

Hereward Gardens

N135LQ

The Grove

N136JH

Grenoble Gardens

N136JU

Green Lanes

N136BU

Bowes

N136DG

Tottenhall Road

N136JE

Grenoble Gardens

N135GN

Felstead Close

N136BQ

Cherry Blossom Close

N136ES

Melville Gardens

N136HH

Princes Avenue

N135JE

Arnold Gardens

N135LJ

Riverway

N135UU

North Circular Road

N136HG

Princes Avenue

N135HU

Wauthier Close

N136DR

Wolves Lane

N136DS

Wolves Lane

N136DU

Wilde Place

N136ET

Melville Gardens

N136EX

Hereward Gardens

N181JJ

Petersfield Close

N181AP

Empire Avenue

N181BL

Pentyre Avenue

N135HZ

Ecclesbourne Gardens

N136AR

St Cuthberts Road

N181AF

Devonia Gardens

N181AN

Stewartsby Close

N181JB

Newton Way

N181JN

Pasteur Gardens

N181AW

Pasteur Gardens

N136DF

Beale Close

N136DA

Chequers Way

Data Sources

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