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About

Bowes ward is located in the London Borough of Enfield, in the northern part of the city. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some apartment blocks. It is bordered by the A406 North Circular Road, providing easy access to other parts of London. Green spaces like Arnos Park and the New River Path offer recreational opportunities for residents.

The ward has a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. Bowes Primary School and St. Paul’s CE Primary School serve the community, while the nearby Bounds Green Underground station connects the area to central London. The ward has a quiet, suburban feel, with a focus on family living. Public transport links and proximity to larger hubs like Palmers Green add to its practicality for commuters.

Area overview

On average Bowes has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bowes is £54,442 per year. There are 3 schools in Bowes: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

12.4%

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Bowes Population

10,791

Population density

8,384.6 per km²

Demographics

Other White

3,552

32.92%

British

2,134

19.78%

Other

1,505

13.95%

African

735

6.81%

Indian

563

5.22%

Total population: 10,789

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,270

33.11%

Owns outright

1,053

27.45%

Owns with a mortgage

836

21.79%

Other social rented

324

8.45%

Social rents from council

201

5.24%

Total households: 3,836

Property prices in Bowes

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £507,500 in Bowes area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,056 up to £937,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£620,000	£620,000	£620,000	£620,000	£620,000
Flats	17	£290,000	£205,000	£235,000	£400,000	£428,000
Semi-Detached	4	£527,500	£504,800	£512,000	£566,250	£629,250
Terraced	40	£535,000	£198,100	£487,750	£591,250	£816,250

10 years price trend in Bowes

All postcodes in Bowes

N136BZ

Cherry Blossom Close

N136EG

Mitchell Road

N136HA

Princes Avenue

N181AR

Devonia Gardens

N181JW

Great Cambridge Road

N228RB

Melbourne Avenue

N134SY

Melbourne Avenue

N134TR

Spencer Avenue

N136EU

Hereward Gardens

N181AL

Pasteur Gardens

N136BU

Bowes

N136DG

Tottenhall Road

N136JE

Grenoble Gardens

N136JH

Grenoble Gardens

N136JU

Bowes

N181AE

Empire Avenue

N134TG

Kelvin Avenue

N134TT

Spencer Avenue

N136BQ

Chequers Way

N136ES

Melville Gardens

N136HH

Melville Gardens

N228RD

Belsize Avenue

N119FR

Broomfield Park

N134TB

Broomfield Park

N134UX

Pymmes Close

N136DU

Wilde Place

N136AA

Berkshire Gardens

N136DR

Medesenge Way

N136DS

Wolves Lane

N136ET

Hereward Gardens

N136EX

Hereward Gardens

N136HG

Princes Avenue

N136JR

Broomfield Park

N181JJ

Petersfield Close

N119FG

Broomfield Park

N134TJ

Belsize Avenue

N181AP

Empire Avenue

N119EW

Spencer Avenue

N134TN

Spencer Avenue

N136AE

Berkshire Gardens

N136AR

Fairbrook Road

N136JP

Upsdell Avenue

N181AN

Stewartsby Close

N181AF

Devonia Gardens

N181AW

Pasteur Gardens

N181JB

Newton Way

N181JN

Pasteur Gardens

N111XZ

Spencer Avenue

N136DA

Chequers Way

N136DF

Beale Close

N228RA

Palmerston Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail