Postcode report
Is N18 1PJ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About N18 1PJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
N18 1PJ is a postcode in Bowes, Enfield, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near N18 1PJ, then scores the surrounding small area 32/100 - bottom 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around N18 1PJ are schools and education and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for N18 1PJ is based on Enfield 037 Census 2021. It covers 9,655 residents, 9,734 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 27% owner-occupied, 28% privately rented, 42% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near N18 1PJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the N18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £433k from 56 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near N18 1PJ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near N18 1PJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around N18 1PJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 28 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about N18 1PJ
Is N18 1PJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 32/100 (bottom 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near N18 1PJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near N18 1PJ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near N18 1PJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for N18 1PJ?
LocaleIQ matched N18 1PJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in N18 1PJ?
The latest median sold price is £433k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around N18 1PJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 28 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.