About Bowes Park

Bowes Park is a town in Haringey, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Wood Green and New Southgate.

School Ratings in Bowes Park

Bowes Park is served by 608 schools. Rhodes Avenue Primary School and Lift Noel Park are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bowes Park

Property prices average £639K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £433K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bowes Park

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Bowes Park, with 403 incidents logged in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bowes Park

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bowes Park is among the more deprived areas nationally. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bowes Park

Most properties in Bowes Park can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,295 sales

Average Price £639K
£100 £21.5M
Detached £1.19M 39
Semi £890K 162
Terraced £690K 1,425
Flat £433K 1,435

Deprivation and Employment in Bowes Park IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Bowes Park as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
4/10
Education
5/10
Health
6/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
2/10
10,950 Children (0-15) 18%
43,831 Working Age 70%
9,979 Older (60+) 16%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 49.5% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 39% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bowes Park 1,915 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Bowes Park is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

505 Violence & Sexual Offences
403 Anti-Social Behaviour
190 Shoplifting
157 Vehicle Crime
128 Other Theft
115 Public Order
96 Theft from Person
82 Criminal Damage & Arson
71 Burglary
64 Drugs
60 Robbery
18 Bicycle Theft
16 Other Crime
10 Weapons
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bowes Park Train Station 0.2 miles
Alexandra Palace Train Station 0.7 miles
Palmers Green Train Station 0.8 miles
New Southgate Train Station 1.3 miles
Hornsey Train Station 1.5 miles
Winchmore Hill Train Station 2 miles

Location

Local Government

District Haringey
Ward Woodside
Constituency Hornsey and Wood Green
Parish Haringey, unparished area
Region London