Oakwood is an area on the northern edge of London in Enfield Borough. It is the southernmost area of what is known as Enfield Chase (see Enfield Town for more information).
Oakwood is bordered on the north by Trent Park, and moving clockwise to the west, by World’s End, Grange Park, Winchmore Hill, Southgate, East Barnet, and Cockfosters.
Oakwood is actually located in three different postal zones in London. The area’s name is a relatively recent invention, attributed to the Enfield Council, which created Oakwood Park in 1927. The park was named after the nearby Oak Lodge. The area often called itself Oakwood tube station (rail station) through 1946, but finally settled on the name Oakwood.
Principle development of the area took place in the 1930s. Before that, the only building of note was the South Lodge, one of the four lodges serving Enfield Chase. South Lodge was demolished in 1935.
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Oakwood is bordered on the north by Trent Park, and moving clockwise to the west, by World’s End, Grange Park, Winchmore Hill, Southgate, East Barnet, and Cockfosters.
Oakwood is actually located in three different postal zones in London. The area’s name is a relatively recent invention, attributed to the Enfield Council, which created Oakwood Park in 1927. The park was named after the nearby Oak Lodge. The area often called itself Oakwood tube station (rail station) through 1946, but finally settled on the name Oakwood.
Principle development of the area took place in the 1930s. Before that, the only building of note was the South Lodge, one of the four lodges serving Enfield Chase. South Lodge was demolished in 1935.
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Upper right hand picture used with permission of Google