Bowes Road is in London and in Enfield district. N13 4NP is located in the Arnos Grove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowes Road, London, N13 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N13 4EN, N13 4SE, N13 4SB, N13 4NS, N11 2JE, N11 2JA, N13 4EG, N13 4NX, N13 4NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N13 4NP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 50% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.6% | 50% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N13 4NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.2% | 44.7% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 49.4% | 12.5% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 51.9% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 15.9% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 3.9% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 4.3% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 12% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 58.8% | 21.0% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 12% | 2.1% | -9.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 8.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 60.6% | 64% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -17.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 59.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 59.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 18.2% | 21.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 7% | 5.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.9% | 59.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 30.7% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 8.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 1% | -6.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 0.6% | -22.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17% | 37.2% | -20.2% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowes Road was 184.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.9% higher than the Bounds Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowes Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Bounds Green and the 170th highest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 221.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Bowes Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,500 | 2011-02-28 | £442,702 |
| 130 Bowes Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,750 | 2011-02-28 | £325,516 |
| 132 Bowes Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,750 | 2011-02-28 | £325,516 |
N13 4NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 4,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowes Primary School Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 2HL | 4out of 4 | 281 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bounds Green Junior School Bounds Green Road , N11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bounds Green Infant School Bounds Green Road , N11 2QG | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garfield Primary School Upper Park Road , New Southgate N11 1BH | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin of Porres RC Primary School Blake Road , New Southgate N11 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield School Wilmer Way , N14 7HY | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Glendale Avenue , Wood Green N22 5HN | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,717 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,313 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 3,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,371 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus 1st Academy 339 Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 1BA | - not rated | 960 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Secondary School of London 22 Trinity road , Wood Green N22 8LB | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Footsteps Trust New River Sports Centre , White Hart Lane N22 5QW | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmers Green High School 104 Hoppers Road , N21 3LJ | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Riverside School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreeji Fast Food Ltd | 129 Bowes Road, LONDON | 86 yd | |
| Pizzeria Volare | 167 Bowes Road, LONDON | 124 yd | |
| Parkview Bar & Restaurant | 156 Bowes Road, LONDON | 200 yd | |
| Jehovahs Witnesses | 174 Bowes Road, LONDON | 232 yd | |
| St Mungos | 128 Palmerston Road, LONDON | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bounds Green Bowls And Tennis Club | Brownlow Road, LONDON | 383 yd | |
| The Ranelagh Arms | 82 Bounds Green Road, Wood Green | 721 yd | |
| Bohem Tap Room | 120A Myddleton Road, Wood Green | 780 yd | |
| The Occasional Half | Public House, 67-77 Green Lanes | 836 yd | |
| New Salamina | Shop A&B, 68 Myddleton Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Kebab & Grill | 141 Bowes Road, LONDON | 72 yd | |
| The Green Bean | 176 Bowes Road, LONDON | 200 yd | |
| Firat Kebab & Fish Bar | 40 Bounds Green Road, Wood Green | 721 yd | |
| Flavas Chicken & Pizza | 2 Latham Court | 732 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | Ground Floor And Basement Shop, 2 Queens Parade | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracia | 20-22 Green Lanes, LONDON | 864 yd | |
| Kaya Food Centre | 37 Green Lanes, LONDON | 874 yd | |
| Aida Supermarket | 25 Green Lanes, LONDON | 874 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 127-131 Bounds Green Road, Wood Green | 937 yd | |
| Euro Express (MGH Food Store Ltd) | 121-123 Bounds Green Road | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bounds Green Recreation Club Ltd Brownlow Road | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 337 yd |
| Broomfield School WILMER WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Trinity-At-Bowes Methodist Church And Community Centre TRINITY AT BOWES CHURCH TRINITY AT BOWES CHURCH PALMERSTON ROAD | 526 yd | |
| Broomfield Park ALDERMANS HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Palmers Green) PALMERS GREEN LIBRARY PALMERS GREEN LIBRARY GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Arnos Pool BOWES ROAD | swimming pool | 803 yd |
| St Annes Catholic High School For Girls (Upper School) ST ANNES CATHOLIC SCHOOL ST ANNES CATHOLIC SCHOOL OAKTHORPE ROAD | 1,017 yd | |
| Shape Health & Fitness (Palmers Green) (Closed) Green Lanes | health and fitness suite | 1,091 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.