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About

Bowes is a residential area in the London Borough of Enfield, located near the border with Barnet. The area is known for its quiet streets and suburban feel, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced houses. Bowes Park railway station provides transport links to central London, making it a practical choice for commuters. The area has a small selection of local shops and cafes, catering to everyday needs.

Green spaces like Broomfield Park offer recreational opportunities, with sports facilities and a lake. The area is close to the North Circular Road, providing easy access to other parts of London. Bowes has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events and activities often held in the park or nearby venues. The area retains a sense of residential calm while being well-connected to larger hubs like Palmers Green and Enfield Town.

Area overview

On average Bowes has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 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 of residents in Bowes is £52,800 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £512,500 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
Flats11£260,000
Semi-Detached5£540,000
Terraced40£527,500

10 years median price trend in Bowes

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

All postcodes in Bowes

N181JE

Great Cambridge Road

N135LL

Riverway

N136DP

St Pauls Rise

N136JA

Tottenhall Road

N181AJ

Pasteur Gardens

N181DZ

Amersham Avenue

N181JD

Lodge Close

N135LW

Hamilton Crescent

N136BZ

Cherry Blossom Close

N136EG

Mitchell Road

N136HA

Princes Avenue

N181AR

Devonia Gardens

N181BH

Chequers Way

N181JW

Great Cambridge Road

N136EU

Hereward Gardens

N181AL

Pasteur Gardens

N181BN

Weir Hall Gardens

N135LQ

The Grove

N136BU

Bowes

N136DG

Tottenhall Road

N136JE

Grenoble Gardens

N136JH

Grenoble Gardens

N136JU

Bowes

N181AE

Empire Avenue

N135GN

Felstead Close

N135LJ

Riverway

N136BQ

Chequers Way

N136ES

Melville Gardens

N136HH

Melville Gardens

N135JE

Arnold Gardens

N136DU

Wilde Place

N135HU

Wauthier Close

N135UU

Bowes

N136DR

Medesenge Way

N136DS

Wolves Lane

N136ET

Hereward Gardens

N136EX

Hereward Gardens

N136HG

Princes Avenue

N181JJ

Petersfield Close

N181AP

Empire Avenue

N181BL

Pentyre Avenue

N135HZ

Ecclesbourne Gardens

N136AR

Fairbrook Road

N181AN

Stewartsby Close

N181AF

Devonia Gardens

N181AW

Pasteur Gardens

N181BT

Wilbury Way

N181JB

Newton Way

N181JN

Pasteur Gardens

N136DA

Chequers Way

N136DF

Beale Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.