N22 5BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canning Crescent, 0.3km from Wood Green in Haringey. Administratively it sits within Woodside ward and the Hornsey and Wood Green constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Haringey.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for N22 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00010548 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANNING CRESCENT, N22 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNING CRESCENT, N22 5BF.
393
36
£ 57,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates N22 5BF — age 36, 28% ownership, 41% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N22 5BF. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 472,500
20 sales · Mean £ 448,122
Terraced
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N22 5BF is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Earlham Primary School
Trinity Primary Academy
Haringey Learning Partnership
St Michael's CofE Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Heartlands High School
Woodside High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Sirwan Palmers Green0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- A & S Off Licence0.9 km
- Argos0.8 km
- Herbal Inn0.7 km
- + 71 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Bujani Restaurant & Lounge1.0 km
- Illyrian Grill House1.0 km
- I love Neo0.7 km
- Corner Meze Bar0.0 km
- Hefaure (Wood Green)1.0 km
- + 74 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Bounds Green Supermarket0.8 km
- Wilko0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Mleczko Delikatesy Ltd0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Kandy Chicken and Pizza Ltd1.0 km
- Ooh Yes Fish Bar0.8 km
- Hellenic Gourment Med Greek Food0.7 km
- Ambassador General Store0.8 km
- Big Boba0.8 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- P.J O'Connors0.4 km
- Luxe Lounge0.8 km
- Bohem Tap Room0.7 km
- The Prince N22 @0.3 km
- The Prince of Wales0.3 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alexandra Palace0.7 km
- Bowes Park0.9 km
- Hornsey1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Green Underground Station0.5 km
- Wood Green Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N225BF · Data under Open Government Licence