Postcode N18 1BS is located in a major urban area, within the Upper Edmonton ward of Enfield in the London region, and forms part of the Bowes area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 Silver Street, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tottenhall Recreation Ground.
Bowes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,067 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Bowes has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% 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.
The average income per household in Bowes is £61,112 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from N18 1BS.
Bowes near N18 1BS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Silver Street located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Silver Street | Overground | Walking directions to Silver Street |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | White Hart Lane | Overground | Walking directions to White Hart Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tottenhall Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Tottenhall Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Tatem Park | Medium | Walking directions to Tatem Park |
| 0.2 mi | Tile Kiln Lane Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Tile Kiln Lane Open Space |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £458 per square foot) in Upper Edmonton area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £478,000 | £478 |
| Terraced | 23 | £402,000 | £487 |
| Flats | 24 | £275,000 | £439 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245,748 | £395,000 | £334,500 |
| 2017 | £207,500 | £374,500 | £370,000 |
| 2018 | £187,000 | £408,000 | £370,000 |
| 2019 | £252,000 | £385,000 | £367,500 |
| 2020 | £204,750 | £428,000 | £368,000 |
| 2021 | £220,000 | £415,000 | £396,000 |
| 2022 | £245,000 | £418,500 | £418,500 |
| 2023 | £269,500 | £480,000 | £400,000 |
| 2024 | £235,000 | £524,500 | £410,000 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £478,000 | £392,500 |
| 2026 | £272,500 | £415,000 | £446,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £415 | £434 | £397 |
| 2017 | £357 | £393 | £422 |
| 2018 | £495 | £412 | £427 |
| 2019 | £424 | £395 | £417 |
| 2020 | £437 | £445 | £400 |
| 2021 | £409 | £374 | £425 |
| 2022 | £407 | £501 | £470 |
| 2023 | £490 | £441 | £459 |
| 2024 | £435 | £515 | £460 |
| 2025 | £447 | £441 | £487 |
| 2026 | £452 | £528 | £456 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N18 1BS.
In the N18 1BS postcode area, located within Bowes, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N18 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fidan | Kendal Parage, Enfield, N18 1ND | Walking directions to Fidan |
Annual council tax rates for Enfield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N18 1BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris McCoy
Upper Edmonton - Elected 7 May 2026
Margaret Greer
Upper Edmonton - Elected 7 May 2026
Tim Leaver
Upper Edmonton - Elected 7 May 2026
Kate Osamor
Edmonton and Winchmore Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N18 1BS records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around N18 1BS in Bowes is £335,000 (about £458 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N18 1BS, including Wilbury Primary School (Good), Oakthorpe Primary School (Good) and Aylward Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N18 1BS is Silver Street in TfL zone 4, about 1,335 m away, serving the Overground line.
N18 1BS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,067 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill covering N18 1BS is Kate Osamor (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris McCoy (Labour Party), Margaret Greer (Labour Party) and Tim Leaver (Labour Party).
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.