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South Tottenham

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 198 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 area has 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

198

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

8/10

Area Profile

South Tottenham Population

16,821

Population density

13,058.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

54.4(+79%)

Anti-social behaviour

53.56(+101%)

Shoplifting

34.84(+244%)

Theft from the person

33.23(+217%)

Vehicle crime

19.98(+106%)

London average

Demographics

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

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

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

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 in South Tottenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Tottenham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	39	£360,000	£194,500	£302,500	£454,000	£551,500
Semi-Detached	2	£925,000	£812,500	£862,500	£987,500	£1,037,500
Terraced	21	£750,000	£328,500	£597,500	£900,000	£1,400,000

10 years median price trend in South Tottenham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Economics

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