Wood Green North
Haringey 007 · 4 sub-areas · 7,379 residents
Haringey 007 is a densely populated corner of Haringey in north London, home to around 7,400 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £2,025 a month — noticeably below the London average — though rents rose around 2.6% last year. Nearly all residents can reach a major employment hub within roughly 11 minutes by public transport, making this one of the better-connected spots in the borough.
Wood Green North is a commuter neighbourhood within Haringey — train into London runs in around 11 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Wood Green North?
The area is unusually green for its density — 9 parks and 12 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 18 restaurants and 1 pubs in five minutes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £2,209 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Wood Green North in Haringey
Living in Wood Green North
This part of Haringey sits close enough to central London to make the commute painless — around 11 minutes to a major job hub by public transport — yet rents here are meaningfully below what you'd pay in neighbouring inner-London boroughs. That combination is what draws most people here: decent connectivity without the premium price tag.
On the cost side, a one-bed runs roughly £1,630 a month and a three-bed around £2,340. Those figures are estimated by scaling from borough-level ONS data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a guarantee. What's clear is that you're paying less than you would in Islington or Hackney for a broadly similar commute. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,314 a year on top.
The neighbourhood skews young but isn't exclusively so. Around 29% of residents are aged 18–34 and another 27% are in the 35–49 bracket — a mix of early-career renters and established households. Nearly half of all homes are privately rented, which is high even by London standards, and just over a third are owner-occupied. Around 57% of residents were born outside the UK, reflecting a genuinely diverse community. Degree holders make up 45% of residents — well above the national average — which partly explains why resident salaries (median £37,563 a year) run considerably higher than the wages paid by employers physically based in the area (median £27,716).
Greenspace is close: the nearest park or green area is only about 160 metres away on average, and 94% of residents live within walkable distance of greenspace. Broadband coverage is complete — 100% gigabit-capable — with no properties falling below the minimum standard. For the practical detail on streets, pockets, and sub-areas, see the map and sub-areas section below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Haringey 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The public transport links are excellent — roughly 11 minutes to a major London job hub — and greenspace is close by. Rents are below many comparable inner-London areas. The trade-off is a crime rate well above the national average and an Ofsted picture that's weaker than most London boroughs. Dual-income households who commute regularly tend to find it works well.
- What is the rent in Haringey 007?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,630 a month, a two-bed around £2,025, and a three-bed about £2,340. These are estimated figures scaled from borough-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 2.6% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,314 annually.
- Is Haringey 007 safe?
- The crime rate is around 145 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly 80% above the UK national rate. That's elevated, and it's a genuine consideration. Rates do vary within the area, so it's worth checking the street-level crime map for the specific streets you're considering. The neighbourhood sits in roughly the second most deprived decile nationally, which correlates with higher reported crime.
- What's the commute from Haringey 007 to central London?
- Around 11 minutes by public transport to a major London employment hub — one of the stronger commute times in the borough. The nearest underground station is about an eight-minute walk (660 metres) and the nearest mainline rail station is roughly an 11-minute walk (860 metres). Nearly 40% of residents commute by public transport.
- Who lives in Haringey 007?
- Mostly younger adults and established households — around 29% are aged 18–34 and 27% are 35–49. Nearly half of all homes are privately rented, only 35% are owner-occupied. About 57% of residents were born outside the UK, making it one of the more internationally diverse parts of Haringey. Around 45% hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near Haringey 007?
- There are 137 schools within 2km, so options are plentiful. Around 38.5% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 450 metres away. Check individual catchment boundaries and the latest Ofsted reports before making decisions.
- How affordable is Haringey 007 compared to other parts of London?
- Rents here are below many comparable inner-London neighbourhoods with similar commute times. That said, at roughly 92% of a median earner's take-home pay, a two-bed is only realistically affordable for dual-income households. Saving a deposit takes around seven years at current rent and salary levels — broadly in line with much of inner London.