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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 3 schools in Woodberry Down: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
8/10
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
42.43(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.68(+25%)
Theft from the person
29.64(+216%)
Other theft
11.15(-2%)
Public order
11.06(+64%)
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

Median price£587,000
Price per sq ft£766
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£453K – £707K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £587,000 (about £766 per square foot) in Woodberry Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,500 up to £1,510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodberry Down over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£695,000£797
Flats89£585,000£766

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodberry Down

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodberry Down.
YearFlats
2016£566,000
2017£585,000
2018£498,750
2019£627,000
2020£595,000
2021£565,900
2022£659,750
2023£480,000
2024£559,759
2025£555,000
2026£539,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodberry Down.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodberry Down.
YearFlats
2016£797
2017£815
2018£809
2019£880
2020£853
2021£880
2022£794
2023£745
2024£847
2025£874
2026£765
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodberry Down.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woodberry Down in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374
Band B£1,602
Band C£1,831
Band D£2,060
Band E£2,518
Band F£2,976
Band G£3,434
Band H£4,121

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Woodberry Down ward.

Local councillors

Florence Cullen Davies

Woodberry Down - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sarah Young

Woodberry Down - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Woodberry Down

Is Woodberry Down safe?

Woodberry Down records about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Woodberry Down?

The median sale price in Woodberry Down is £587,000 (about £766 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Woodberry Down?

Woodberry Down has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Woodberry Down?

Woodberry Down scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Woodberry Down sits around rank 8,404 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Woodberry Down?

The average household income in Woodberry Down is around £70,065 per year, and 47% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Woodberry Down?

Woodberry Down is represented by 2 elected councillors: Florence Cullen Davies (Green Party) and Sarah Young (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Woodberry Down

N42TG

Woodberry Down

N42ZG

Scrimgoeur Place

N41QJ

Woodberry Down Estate

N165AH

Amhurst Park

N42ZA

Woodberry Down

N165HZ

Cranwich Road

N42RR

Woodberry Down Estate

N42UZ

Woodberry Down

N41HN

Rowley Gardens

N42GN

Woodberry Grove

N42PA

Woodberry Down

N42BP

Goodchild Road

N42LX

Seven Sisters Road

N42PB

Green Lanes

N42ZF

Spring Park Drive

N42WQ

Coster Avenue

N165DY

Bethune Road

N165EA

Bethune Road

N41BY

Green Lanes

N42BA

Goodchild Road

N42NU

Woodberry Down

N42JP

Coster Avenue

N42GR

Devan Grove

N42RT

Woodberry Down

N42ZT

Coster Avenue

N42UE

Anax Street

N165DP

Amhurst Park

N41HP

Rowley Gardens

N42TW

Coster Avenue

N42JG

Green Lanes

N42WL

Coster Avenue

N42SB

Woodberry Grove

N165JP

Durley Road

N42LY

Woodberry Grove

N42NJ

Green Lanes

N165DX

Bethune Road

N165DE

Bethune Road

N165FD

Bethune Road

N41JU

Woodberry Down

N42PT

Portland Rise

N42WP

Coster Avenue

N42QD

Portland Rise

N42TR

Woodberry Down Estate

N41FR

Woodberry Grove

N42WS

Dragonfly Walk

N42XQ

Coster Avenue

N42GQ

Woodberry Down

N42EP

Seven Sisters Road

N42WB

Devan Grove

N42GX

Newnton Close

N165AQ

Amhurst Park

N42NP

Spring Park Drive

N42RL

Woodberry Down Estate

N42WH

Dragonfly Walk

N165JW

Durley Road

N41QW

Woodberry Down Estate

N41QQ

Woodberry Down Estate

N41HH

Rowley Gardens

N42UT

Portland Rise

N165DU

Bethune Road

N41HJ

Rowley Gardens

N42BL

Goodchild Road

N165JE

Bergholt Crescent

N42GU

Kayani Avenue

N42GT

Newnton Close

N41SY

Woodberry Grove

N165AJ

Amhurst Park

N42TS

Woodberry Down Estate

N165DZ

Bethune Road

N42GY

Swan Lane

N42QA

Portland Rise

N42LP

Woodberry Down

N42HE

Green Lanes

N42EQ

Goodchild Road

N165JD

Cranwich Road

N42YH

Anax Street

N42PP

Portland Rise

N165AG

Amhurst Park

N42PU

Portland Rise

N41QH

Woodberry Down Estate

N42UG

Damsel Grove

N42QL

Woodberry Down

N42RW

Woodberry Down Estate

N42ZY

Coster Avenue

N165HY

Cranwich Road

N41HL

Rowley Gardens

N165JL

Denver Road

N165JF

Cranwich Road

N42PX

Portland Rise

N42HF

Goodchild Road

N41QL

Woodberry Down Estate

N42LZ

Woodberry Grove

N41FN

Katherine Close

N42AJ

Goodchild Road

N42JQ

Anax Street

N41QU

Woodberry Down Estate

N42TP

Woodberry Down Estate

N42PS

Princes Close

N42RP

Woodberry Down

N42WW

Anax Street