Bounds Green Tube station straddles two London boroughs
The Piccadilly line station is officially in Haringey but lies metres from the Enfield border and splits Travelcard Zones 3 and 4.
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Bounds Green Underground station, serving the Piccadilly line, is located on the border of two London boroughs and two Travelcard zones. Officially within the London Borough of Haringey, the station is situated metres from the boundary with the London Borough of Enfield. This geographical split means residents living near the station may be subject to different council tax rates and borough services despite sharing the same Tube stop.
Borough and Zone Boundaries
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The station itself is officially recorded as being within Haringey. Its location at the junction of Bounds Green Road and Brownlow Road places it close to the border with Enfield. Maps from Haringey Council show the borough boundary running near the station, separating nearby streets. The wider Bounds Green and Bowes Park area extends into both Haringey's north-eastern corner and Enfield's south-eastern corner. This proximity means that a short walk north from the station can lead into the London Borough of Enfield.
In addition to the borough boundary, Bounds Green station also sits on the dividing line between Travelcard Zones 3 and 4. This positioning affects the cost of travel for passengers using the station. The Piccadilly line serves Bounds Green, with Wood Green being the next station towards central London and Arnos Grove the next station in the direction of Cockfosters. While Arnos Grove station falls within Enfield, Bounds Green station remains officially within Haringey, as confirmed by Historic England records.
Station History
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Bounds Green station opened on 19 September 1932. Its opening was part of a significant northern extension of the Piccadilly line from Finsbury Park to Arnos Grove. Other stations, including Manor House, Turnpike Lane, and Wood Green, also opened as part of this extension. Services were further extended northwards to Southgate, Oakwood, and Cockfosters by 1933. The station was designed by Charles Holloway James, with Charles Holden overseeing the project for the Underground Group. It features an octagonal ticket hall, red and brown brickwork, large windows, and a prominent ventilation tower. In January 2010, Bounds Green station was given Grade II listed status, recognised for its distinctive Modernist architecture.
Wartime Incident
The station has a documented history of wartime tragedy. During the Second World War, London Underground stations were frequently used as air raid shelters. On 13 October 1940, Bounds Green station was struck by a German bomb during an air raid. Historic England records indicate that 19 people lost their lives in the incident. A memorial plaque on the platform commemorates those who died. Today, the station continues to serve the local residential communities.
Questions this report answers
+Which London borough is Bounds Green station officially in?
Bounds Green station is officially located within the London Borough of Haringey. Despite its proximity to the border with the London Borough of Enfield, official records and mapping place the station within Haringey.
+What Travelcard zones does Bounds Green station serve?
Bounds Green station straddles two Travelcard zones. It is situated on the boundary between Zone 3 and Zone 4, meaning passengers travelling to or from the station may be affected by different fare structures depending on their destination.
+When did Bounds Green station open?
Bounds Green station opened on 19 September 1932. Its opening was part of the Piccadilly line's major northern extension project, which aimed to expand services further into north London.
+Did anything significant happen at Bounds Green station during the war?
Yes, Bounds Green station was struck by a German bomb on 13 October 1940 during an air raid. Tragically, 19 people were killed in the incident, and a memorial plaque on the platform commemorates the victims.
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