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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. 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
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

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Woodberry Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,500 up to £1,440,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodberry Down over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats65£519,000£8,850
Semi-Detached1£1,440,000£—
Terraced1£695,000£8,580

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

N42PL

Seven Sisters Road

N165AT

Amhurst Park

N42RH

Newnton Close

N42WD

Woodberry Down

N42GZ

Swan Lane

N41QR

Seven Sisters Road

N165JN

Cranwich Road

N42TT

Woodberry Down Estate

N42GH

Devan Grove

N42LT

Woodberry Down

N42NE

Woodberry Grove

N42TY

Woodberry Down Estate

N41BX

Green Lanes

N41QP

Woodberry Down Estate

N42SH

Woodberry Down

N42ZB

Coster Avenue

N41FS

Seven Sisters Road

N42XE

Woodberry Down

N42PZ

Portland Rise

N42ES

Green Lanes

N42GE

Green Lanes Walk

N42BY

Goodchild Road

N165EB

Bethune Road

N42WZ

Dragonfly Walk

N165DS

Bethune Road

N42GG

Newnton Close

N42RF

Newnton Close

N42QF

Scrimgoeur Place

N42UW

Woodberry Down

N42NY

Green Lanes

N41QY

Woodberry Down Estate

N42BJ

Seven Sisters Road

N42RY

Woodberry Down

N42GL

Devan Grove

N41SH

Woodberry Grove

N165JA

Cranwich Road

N165AL

Amhurst Park

N165AR

Amhurst Park

N42YE

Woodberry Down

N42QB

Portland Rise

N165DT

Bethune Road

N42BX

Newnton Close

N42GA

Green Lanes Walk

N41QZ

Seven Sisters Road

N42RU

Woodberry Down

N41QX

Woodberry Down Estate

N42NX

Woodberry Down

N41HW

Rowley Gardens

N42NZ

Coster Avenue

N42EG

Ursula Mews

N165JH

Denver Road

N165JR

Durley Road

N41QN

Woodberry Down Estate

N42HA

Green Lanes

N42RS

Woodberry Down Estate

N42ET

Green Lanes

N165DL

Amhurst Park

N42RE

Woodberry Down

N42BS

Woodberry Grove

N42PY

Portland Rise

N42DU

Portland Rise

N165JU

Bergholt Crescent

N165ED

Bethune Road

N42JH

Green Lanes

N42WT

Chaser Avenue

N42EU

Green Lanes

N42GJ

Devan Grove

N42GB

Woodberry Down

N42TX

Woodberry Down Estate

N165AN

Amhurst Park

N42RJ

Woodberry Down Estate

N42TU

Green Lanes

N42GS

Devan Grove

N165AW

Amhurst Park

N42RN

Woodberry Down Estate

N42GP

Devan Grove

N41SN

Woodberry Grove

N165AX

Amhurst Park

N42ND

New River Way

N41FP

Katherine Close

N42RQ

Newnton Close

N42UQ

Woodberry Grove

N42LD

Coster Avenue

N42WN

Coster Avenue

N42LH

Henry Road

N42NF

Swan Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.