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N13 6LJ

Colet Close

Bowes

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Detailed insights for N13 6LJ

Overview

Postcode N13 6LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Bowes ward of Enfield in the London region, and forms part of the Bowes area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bowes is £61,112 per year. The nearest station is Palmers Green, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tottenhall Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
66.4%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bowes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bowes has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.4%

Approximately 66.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bowes is £61,112 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N13 6LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bowes near N13 6LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Palmers Green located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N13 6LJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Palmers Green

Great Northern

Walking directions to Palmers Green
1 mi

3,4

Bowes Park

Great Northern

Walking directions to Bowes Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N13 6LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTottenhall Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Tottenhall Recreation Ground
0.2 miBowes MeadowSmallWalking directions to Bowes Meadow

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
7,193.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.87(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.58(-27%)
Vehicle crime
11.02(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.18(+61%)
Other theft
5.51(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
61
27.48%
British
53
23.87%
Other Asian
22
9.91%
African
21
9.46%
Other
18
8.11%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
48
28.74%
No qualifications
32
19.16%
Level 3 (A level)
26
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
14.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
12.57%
Total 16+ residents: 167

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
62
56.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
22.73%
Social rents from council
11
10%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.64%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.64%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Bowes

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£507
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £620K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £507 per square foot) in Bowes area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,923 up to £1,000,000.

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
Detached1£590,000£623
Semi-Detached2£578,500£572
Terraced32£545,000£496
Flats10£228,750£527

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£251,000£490,000£490,000
2017£277,000£545,000£525,000
2018£266,250£662,500£490,000
2019£278,500£633,500£489,995
2020£260,000£585,000£500,200
2021£292,500£555,500£555,000
2022£292,000£540,000£560,000
2023£240,000£535,000£525,000
2024£280,000£515,000£552,500
2025£300,000£508,000£539,500
2026£205,000£545,000
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£553£446£472
2017£560£550£478
2018£546£597£488
2019£534£483£459
2020£525£560£489
2021£549£484£495
2022£581£495£532
2023£522£522£490
2024£508£520£553
2025£516£584£490
2026£553£505
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N13 6LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N13 6LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026156, Tottenhall Road, London, N13 6DLTerracedFreehold£425,000
31 Jan 2025138, Tottenhall Road, London, N13 6DLTerracedFreehold£479,000
11 Jul 202515, Godolphin Close, London, N13 6LFFlatsLeasehold£155,000
09 May 202519, Godolphin Close, London, N13 6LFFlatsLeasehold£170,000
22 May 202563, St Pauls Rise, London, N13 6LDFlatsLeasehold£260,000

Schools

In the N13 6LJ postcode area, located within Bowes, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N13 6LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Michael at Bowes CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTottenhall Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOakthorpe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N13 6LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N13 6LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisa LocalRowland Road, Haringey, N17 7AWWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miAsda337 White Hart Lane, London, N17 7LYWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miElif Food CentreGreen Lanes, Enfield, N13 6JUWalking directions to Elif Food Centre
0.5 miTurkish Food Centre88 Green Lanes, London, N13 5UPWalking directions to Turkish Food Centre
0.5 miBracia Polskie DelikatesyGreen Lanes, Enfield, N13 6HUWalking directions to Bracia Polskie Delikatesy

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Enfield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,443
Band B£1,683
Band C£1,924
Band D£2,164
Band E£2,645
Band F£3,126
Band G£3,607
Band H£4,328

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N13 6LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Diner

Bowes - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Dino Lemonides

Bowes - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Bambos Charalambous

Southgate and Wood Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEnfieldE09000010
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthgate and Wood GreenE14001503
WardBowesE05013673
ParishEnfield, unparished areaE43000200
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BowesE02000311
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Enfield 035BE01001395
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about N13 6LJ

Is N13 6LJ (Bowes) safe?

The area around N13 6LJ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N13 6LJ?

The median sale price around N13 6LJ in Bowes is £500,000 (about £507 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N13 6LJ?

There are 19 schools close to N13 6LJ, including St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School (Good), Tottenhall Infant School (Good) and Oakthorpe Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N13 6LJ?

The closest station to N13 6LJ is Palmers Green in TfL zone 4, about 1,149 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N13 6LJ?

N13 6LJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,795 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N13 6LJ (Bowes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southgate and Wood Green covering N13 6LJ is Bambos Charalambous (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alex Diner (Labour Party) and Dino Lemonides (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.