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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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £527,126 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
Flats130£527,126

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

N41QY

Woodberry Down Estate

N42WT

Chaser Avenue

N165JH

Denver Road

N42LX

Seven Sisters Road

N42PP

Portland Rise

N42WH

Woodberry Down

N165AW

Amhurst Park

N41HN

Rowley Gardens

N42PB

Green Lanes

N165JR

Durley Road

N42UT

Portland Rise

N42ZB

Coster Avenue

N41QJ

Woodberry Down Estate

N42BP

Goodchild Road

N42JG

Green Lanes

N165JL

Denver Road

N42HF

Goodchild Road

N42LY

Woodberry Grove

N165AR

Amhurst Park

N42QA

Portland Rise

N42ZA

Woodberry Down

N41FS

Seven Sisters Road

N41QR

Seven Sisters Road

N42GJ

Devan Grove

N42LD

Coster Avenue

N165AJ

Amhurst Park

N165DY

Bethune Road

N165FD

Bethune Road

N42UE

Anax Street

N42RR

Woodberry Down Estate

N42LT

Woodberry Down

N42UW

Woodberry Down

N165HY

Cranwich Road

N42GY

Swan Lane

N42PS

Princes Close

N165ED

Bethune Road

N165JP

Durley Road

N42PU

Portland Rise

N41HP

Rowley Gardens

N42BS

Woodberry Grove

N165DT

Bethune Road

N165DZ

Bethune Road

N42NY

Green Lanes

N42RJ

Woodberry Down Estate

N165EA

Bethune Road

N42LP

Woodberry Down

N42RW

Woodberry Down Estate

N42TS

Woodberry Down Estate

N42ZT

Coster Avenue

N165EB

Bethune Road

N165AQ

Amhurst Park

N165DP

Amhurst Park

N42NP

Spring Park Drive

N165AT

Amhurst Park

N42GA

Green Lanes Walk

N42WW

Anax Street

N42EG

Ursula Mews

N42RF

Newnton Close

N41HJ

Rowley Gardens

N42AJ

Goodchild Road

N42GE

Green Lanes Walk

N42RQ

Newnton Close

N42WP

Coster Avenue

N165HZ

Cranwich Road

N41QH

Woodberry Down Estate

N42BL

Goodchild Road

N42RP

Woodberry Down

N165DX

Bethune Road

N42PT

Portland Rise

N42PZ

Portland Rise

N42WB

Devan Grove

N41FP

Katherine Close

N42ND

New River Way

N42GB

Woodberry Down

N165AN

Amhurst Park

N42BA

Goodchild Road

N42ET

Green Lanes

N165JW

Durley Road

N41HH

Rowley Gardens

N42GH

Devan Grove

N42GX

Newnton Close

N42RU

Woodberry Down

N42SB

Woodberry Grove

N165DL

Amhurst Park

N42HA

Green Lanes

N42NE

Woodberry Grove

Data Sources

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