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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 low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 the area have 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

Median price£525,000
Price per sq ft£528
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£333K – £631K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £528 per square foot) in Bowes area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,923 up to £892,620.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£750,000£533
Detached1£590,000£623
Terraced30£545,000£518
Flats11£232,500£525

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bowes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowes.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£490,000£490,000
2017£250,000£450,000£491,000
2018£252,500£675,000£500,000
2019£265,000£555,000£480,000
2020£245,000£460,000£440,000
2021£287,500£548,000£530,000
2022£262,500£515,000£540,000
2023£240,000£535,000£523,750
2024£280,000£527,500£545,000
2025£260,000£585,000£532,000
2026£205,000£892,620£563,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowes.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£532£446£492
2017£508£523£467
2018£546£509£492
2019£518£489£433
2020£465£445£474
2021£525£442£465
2022£515£495£529
2023£533£461£488
2024£508£475£520
2025£496£558£496
2026£553£580£518
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.