Estate Agents in Haringey

What's all the fuss about?

The large swathe of north London - now covered by the London Borough of Haringey - remained largely rural until the 18th century, before the arrival of the railways in the Victorian era led to quickfire development. By 1900, many of the borough’s distinct neighbourhoods had been firmly established. Haringey encompasses some of most desirable residential areas in London, including Muswell Hill, Crouch End and Highgate, as well as the up-and-coming pockets, such as Tottenham and Wood Green. 25 per cent of Haringey is made up of parks, woodland and green space, including the Tottenham Marshes’ section of the Lee Valley, making many of its neighbourhoods a popular choice for families.

Harringay is a residential area of North London, part of the London Borough of Haringey. It is centred on the section of Green Lanes running between the northern boundary of Finsbury Park up to the southern boundary of Duckett's Common, not far from Turnpike Lane. Whilst the main road feels definitely cosmopolitan, the population of the surrounding streets is somewhat more homogeneous. The streets to the west of Green Lanes are known as 'Harringay Park' or the 'Harringay Ladder' (due to their similarity to a ladder when seen on a map). The streets to the east behind Grand Parade are known as 'Harringay Gardens'.

Highlights and attractions

Harringay is spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants that have a distinctly local and warm feel about them, There are endless opportunities for specialty shopping here with a lively mix of Greek, Turkish, Cypriot and Kurdish influences, which explains why chefs in particular seem to love it. Green Lanes offers such a wide choice of the freshest ingredients at very reasonable prices. From local grocery stores and speciality shops open all night, to one off jewellery and dress stores, Harringay is truly unique.

Transport

Rail: Haringey has a number of stops on the London Overground network. White Hart Lane, Bruce Grove and Seven Sisters are on a direct line into Liverpool Street, taking around 23 minutes, 21 minutes and 20 minutes respectively. Tottenham Hale, meanwhile, offers a 15-minute link to Liverpool Street. Trains stopping at Bowes Park, Hornsey, Alexandra Palace and Harringay go onto Old Street and Moorgate. London Overground stations at South Tottenham, Harringay Green Lanes and Crouch Hill connect with Barking in the east and Richmond in the west.

Tube: Well-served by the tube, Haringey has stops on the Victoria line at Tottenham Hale and Seven Sisters. Bounds Green, Wood Green and Turnpike Lane are all on the Piccadilly line, and Highgate is on the Northern line.

Bus: Buses passing through from Wood Green include the 141 into Old Street, the City and London Bridge, the 29 to Trafalgar Square and 67 to Shoreditch and Aldgate. From Tottenham, several buses travel down the A10 to Stoke Newington and the City, including the 149 to London Bridge, and the 243 and 76 to Waterloo (all 24-hour).

Road: The A10 cuts through the east of the borough offering a major route into the City, while the A1 Archway Road goes to Angel and offers a link to the A406 North Circular.

Cycle: Cycling facilities, such as cycle parking, are improving throughout the borough. Many routes can be plotted through parks and quieter roads. Cycle Superhighway 1 runs from Liverpool Street to White Hart Lane train station.

Getting away: Buses and trains to Liverpool Street mainline station are frequent and it is easy to connect with King’s Cross St Pancras and Euston via the Victoria line. The Stansted Express stops at Tottenham Hale four times an hour, taking just over half an hour to reach the airport.

Education

Haringey has over 50 primary schools, 12 secondary schools, four special schools and a pupil support centre. At primary level, Chestnuts, St Mary’s Priory RC, North Harringay, South Harringay, Woodberry Down, Coleridge, Weston Park and Rokesly Juniors are all well regarded. Of the state secondaries, the co-educational Skinners’ Academy opened in the south of the borough in 2010 and has state-of-art facilities. Highgate Wood is also a popular choice for 11-16 year olds in the Crouch End area. The foundation Fortismere School, also co-ed, is known for its academic and sporting attainment levels and is the secondary school of choice in the Muswell Hill neighbourhood.

Things to Do in Harringay

Finsbury Park: Explore the nearby Finsbury Park, a vast green space with beautiful gardens, sports facilities, and a boating lake. It is also known for hosting various cultural events and music festivals.

Harringay Green Lanes: Take a leisurely stroll down Harringay Green Lanes, a bustling street lined with a diverse range of shops, restaurants, and cafes offering cuisines from around the world.

Alexandra Palace: Visit Alexandra Palace, a historic entertainment venue that offers stunning panoramic views of London. It hosts events, concerts, and exhibitions throughout the year and has a link with its own Wikipedia page.

Parkland Walk: Experience the Parkland Walk, a picturesque nature reserve and former railway line that offers scenic walks and tranquil settings for relaxation.