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Location in Greater LondonBowes Park sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Bowes Park
In Greater London, Bowes Park is a town. Addresses here fall under the N22 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Wood Green and New Southgate.
Around 42,305 people live in Bowes Park, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Bowes Park sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Bowes Park
Bowes Park is served by 609 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 £624K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £417K.
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 517 incidents logged in May 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.
Healthcare in Bowes Park
There are 114 GP surgeries within three miles of Bowes Park, the nearest being Cheshire Road Surgery (0.1 miles away).
Local Data for Bowes Park
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Property Prices 3,232 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the N22 postcode area.
Household Income in Bowes Park ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bowes Park is approximately £65,918 a year before tax, 19% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £47,373. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £47,373.
Businesses in Bowes Park ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,102 active businesses based in Bowes Park, around 50 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 94% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 18 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Bowes Park 1,977 crimes · May 2026
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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Bowes Park
Of the 16,674 households in and around Bowes Park, 37% are owned, 26% are socially rented and 37% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bowes Park.