Postcode N18 1JB 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 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 Palmers Green, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 2.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from N18 1JB.
Bowes near N18 1JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Palmers Green located about 1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 4 | Palmers Green | Great Northern | Walking directions to Palmers Green |
| 1 mi | 4 | Silver Street | Overground | Walking directions to Silver Street |
| 1 mi | 3 | White Hart Lane | Overground | Walking directions to White Hart Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tottenhall Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Tottenhall Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £590,000 | £623 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £578,500 | £572 |
| Terraced | 32 | £545,000 | £496 |
| Flats | 10 | £228,750 | £527 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N18 1JB.
In the N18 1JB postcode area, located within Bowes, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N18 1JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fidan | Kendal Parage, Enfield, N18 1ND | Walking directions to Fidan |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Rowland Road, Haringey, N17 7AW | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | 337 White Hart Lane, London, N17 7LY | Walking directions to Asda |
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 1JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Diner
Bowes - Elected 7 May 2026
Dino Lemonides
Bowes - Elected 7 May 2026
Bambos Charalambous
Southgate and Wood Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N18 1JB 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 1JB in Bowes is £500,000 (about £507 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to N18 1JB, including Oakthorpe Primary School (Good), Wilbury Primary School (Good) and Aylward Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N18 1JB is Palmers Green in TfL zone 4, about 1,541 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N18 1JB 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 Southgate and Wood Green covering N18 1JB 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).
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.