Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Oakwood, North London

Enfield Council created Oakwood Park in 1927, named after Oak Lodge which stood nearby. It's an area on the northern edge of London and was, historically, part of Enfield Chase. To the north it is bordered by the glorious green swathe of Trent Country Park and, in the south, by Winchmore Hill and Southgate. Oakwood's houses exude 1920s and 1930s stockbroker charm, built in leafy streets, close to parks, and with generous gardens. Newer townhouses and purpose-built flats are often in gated developments.

Property to rent in Oakwood is in postal districts N14 and EN2, with a few properties near Trent Park in EN4. Houses to rent in Oakwood offering two to three bedrooms are between £1,000 and £1,300 per month. Four bedroom houses are from £1,400 per month with more substantial properties up to £2,000. One bedroom flats to rent in Oakwood can be found for a monthly rental of £750. Two and three bedroom flats are between £800 and £1,000 per month.

Amenities for property in Oakwood

Oakwood is in the London Borough of Enfield and is surrounded by parks. In the centre is beautiful Oakwood Park, a great expanse of natural parkland with tennis courts, a children's playground and a pond for model boats. To the south is Grovelands Park which is equally big, and includes the famous Priory Hospital. To the west of Oakwood is Oakhill Park, with Oakhill College and Oaktree School bordering Chase Side. Almost opposite are the Chicken Shed Theatre Company and Saracens Rugby Club. Trent Park Golf Course is in Trent Country Park, and Enfield Golf Course is to the east in Grange Park. Across Bramley Road to the north of Oakwood is Southgate School, a comprehensive educating up to 1600 students. As Oakwood estate agents will tell you, residents in Oakwood benefit considerably from its close proximity to Southgate and Enfield Town with their shops, bars and restaurants; retail parks and cinema.

Transport in Oakwood

The London Underground station in Oakwood is on the Piccadilly Line and there are neighbouring railway stations in Enfield Chase, Grange Park and Winchmore Hill. A few miles north is the M25.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to rent in Oakwood you may also like to consider neighbouring areas such as Winchmore Hill, East Barnet, Enfield and Southgate.