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About

Woodberry Down is a residential ward situated in the north of the London Borough of Hackney. It is defined by the West Reservoir and the larger Woodberry Wetlands nature reserve, which form a significant green space. The area is primarily composed of modern housing developments, including high-rise apartment blocks that have replaced the original post-war estate. The local population is a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals.

The West Reservoir Centre offers watersports, providing a distinct recreational focus. The New River, a historic man-made waterway, runs through the ward alongside the reservoirs. Stoke Newington West Reservoir is a notable local landmark. Transport links are served by Manor House tube station, located on the ward's western edge, connecting it to central London.

Area overview

On average Woodberry Down has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 47.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodberry Down is £70,065 per year. There are 10 schools in Woodberry Down: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Woodberry Down is home to around 12,113 people, with a population density of about 13,753.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
47.3%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Woodberry Down Population
12,113
Population density
13,753.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.97(+28%)
Theft from the person
33.35(+218%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.71(+15%)
Other theft
11.48(-1%)
Drugs
10.81(+78%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,113
25.7%
Other White
2,400
19.82%
African
1,743
14.39%
Other
1,135
9.37%
Caribbean
719
5.94%
Total population: 12,111

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,548
48.1%
No qualifications
1,810
19.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,082
11.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
800
8.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
747
7.9%
Total 16+ residents: 9,456

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,607
32.62%
Social rents from council
1,342
27.24%
Other social rented
944
19.16%
Owns with a mortgage
413
8.38%
Owns outright
311
6.31%
Total households: 4,927

Property prices in Woodberry Down

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £529,138 in Woodberry Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodberry Down in the 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 Woodberry Down over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats134£529,138

10 years median price trend in Woodberry Down

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodberry Down.

All postcodes in Woodberry Down

N42ZG

Scrimgoeur Place

N42LZ

Woodberry Grove

N42QF

Scrimgoeur Place

N42NZ

Coster Avenue

N42UQ

Woodberry Grove

N41QQ

Woodberry Down Estate

N41BY

Green Lanes

N42GU

Kayani Avenue

N42PY

Portland Rise

N42GQ

Woodberry Down

N165JF

Cranwich Road

N41HW

Rowley Gardens

N42EQ

Goodchild Road

N42HE

Green Lanes

N42PX

Portland Rise

N41SN

Woodberry Grove

N42BJ

Seven Sisters Road

N42PA

Woodberry Down

N42ZF

Spring Park Drive

N41QU

Woodberry Down Estate

N42GN

Woodberry Grove

N165AX

Amhurst Park

N42GG

Newnton Close

N42TG

Woodberry Down

N42TY

Woodberry Down Estate

N165JD

Cranwich Road

N42BX

Newnton Close

N42RH

Newnton Close

N41QP

Woodberry Down Estate

N42EU

Green Lanes

N165JE

Bergholt Crescent

N42QD

Portland Rise

N165AH

Amhurst Park

N41FR

Woodberry Grove

N42GT

Newnton Close

N42TX

Woodberry Down Estate

N41QZ

Seven Sisters Road

N42BY

Goodchild Road

N42EP

Seven Sisters Road

N42JQ

Anax Street

N42WZ

Dragonfly Walk

N42XQ

Coster Avenue

N42YH

Anax Street

N42ZY

Coster Avenue

N42GP

Devan Grove

N165JA

Cranwich Road

N42GZ

Swan Lane

N42QB

Portland Rise

N42RE

Woodberry Down

N42JP

Coster Avenue

N42NJ

Green Lanes

N42TU

Green Lanes

N42WN

Coster Avenue

N42GS

Devan Grove

N42NX

Woodberry Down

N42QL

Woodberry Down

N42UG

Damsel Grove

N42WQ

Coster Avenue

N41JU

Woodberry Down

N41SY

Woodberry Grove

N42LH

Henry Road

N42RY

Woodberry Down

N165JU

Bergholt Crescent

N41BX

Green Lanes

N41HL

Rowley Gardens

N42JH

Green Lanes

N42XE

Woodberry Down

N165DE

Bethune Road

N165DS

Bethune Road

N42WD

Woodberry Down

N42PL

Seven Sisters Road

N42RS

Woodberry Down Estate

N42YE

Woodberry Down

N41QL

Woodberry Down Estate

N42WL

Coster Avenue

N42WS

Dragonfly Walk

N41QX

Woodberry Down Estate

N42GL

Devan Grove

N42TR

Woodberry Down Estate

N165DU

Bethune Road

N42NF

Swan Lane

N42SH

Woodberry Down

N165AG

Amhurst Park

N42TP

Woodberry Down

N41QW

Woodberry Down Estate

N42ES

Green Lanes

N165AL

Amhurst Park

N165JN

Cranwich Road

N41QN

Woodberry Down Estate

N41SH

Woodberry Grove

N42DU

Portland Rise

N42GR

Devan Grove

N42NU

Woodberry Down

N42RN

Woodberry Down Estate

N41FN

Katherine Close

N42RL

Woodberry Down Estate

N42RT

Woodberry Down

N42TT

Woodberry Down Estate

N42TW

Coster Avenue

N42UZ

Woodberry Down

Data Sources

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