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About

South Tottenham ward lies in the borough of Haringey, encompassing a primarily residential area north of Seven Sisters Road. The neighbourhood is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern apartment developments. It is served by South Tottenham railway station on the Gospel Oak to Barking line, providing Overground connections. The area includes parts of the historic Tottenham Cemetery and the Markfield Park, which runs along the River Lea Navigation.

The ward contains a mix of local high streets with independent shops, cafes, and community services. Industrial estates near the Lea Valley corridor contribute to the local economy. A notable local feature is the Markfield Beam Engine and Museum, a restored Victorian sewage pumping station that now operates as a heritage site. The area is also home to several schools and community centres, serving its densely populated neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average South Tottenham has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 28.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Tottenham is £65,336 per year. There are 5 schools in South Tottenham: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. South Tottenham is home to around 16,821 people, with a population density of about 13,058.8 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
189
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

South Tottenham Population
16,821
Population density
13,058.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
54.16(+102%)
Violence and sexual offences
53.98(+74%)
Shoplifting
38.76(+288%)
Theft from the person
26.81(+186%)
Other theft
19.2(+68%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,837
28.76%
Other White
3,163
18.8%
Other
2,250
13.38%
African
1,850
11%
Caribbean
1,490
8.86%
Total population: 16,820

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,361
35%
No qualifications
3,177
25.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,471
11.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,363
10.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,035
8.31%
Total 16+ residents: 12,460

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,018
37.09%
Social rents from council
954
17.53%
Owns outright
720
13.23%
Other social rented
713
13.1%
Owns with a mortgage
701
12.88%
Total households: 5,441

Property prices in South Tottenham

Median price£377,500
Price per sq ft£606
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £626K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 (about £606 per square foot) in South Tottenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,920,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Tottenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced15£750,000£606
Flats37£320,000£606

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Tottenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Tottenham.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£332,500£707,500
2017£350,000£600,000
2018£355,000£800,000
2019£315,000£700,000
2020£340,750£735,000
2021£300,000£642,000
2022£314,000£900,000
2023£389,500£725,000
2024£362,500£710,000
2025£372,500£783,000
2026£315,000£750,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Tottenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Tottenham.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£626£546
2017£495£476
2018£506£494
2019£468£595
2020£587£601
2021£550£563
2022£549£684
2023£665£526
2024£642£586
2025£625£606
2026£584£562
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Tottenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Tottenham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Haringey district.

Band A£1,543
Band B£1,800
Band C£2,057
Band D£2,314
Band E£2,828
Band F£3,342
Band G£3,856
Band H£4,628

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for South Tottenham ward.

Local councillors

Anna Lawton

South Tottenham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Makbule Gunes

South Tottenham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Mark Grosskopf

South Tottenham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

All postcodesin South Tottenham

N179LY

Hale Gardens

N156BH

Leadale Road

N154AG

South Tottenham

N156BB

Wellington Avenue

N156AT

Elm Park Avenue

N154PS

Victoria Road

N179QD

South Tottenham

N154DG

Talbot Close

N156BT

Grovelands Road

N179QA

South Tottenham

N154PW

South Tottenham

N154BJ

Colsterworth Road

N179PX

Reedham Close

N154AU

Tynemouth Road

N154QD

Tottenham Hale Retail Park

N179PZ

Reedham Close

N156AH

Craven Park Road

N154DU

Broad Lane

N154UR

Tottenham Green East

N156AA

Craven Park Road

N154AQ

Antill Road

N154DZ

Saltram Close