An area in the London Borough of Enfield although parts of its western fringes lie within the London Borough of Barnet. It is located around 8 miles (12.9 km) north of Charing Cross. The name is derived from being the south gate to Enfield Chase
Served by Southgate Station and various buses.
See also Southgate Urban District and Southgate (UK Parliament constituency)
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