So, you’re hoping to find the perfect new build home in Haringey, but you’re not sure which developments to consider. It can be hard to filter out fact from fiction when browsing websites or glossy brochures, which is why we’ve asked verified residents to give us the inside scoop. So, which homes live up to the hype? Let’s find out.
Where is Haringey?
You’ll find the borough of Haringey (also known as Harringay) in North London. It borders six other London boroughs. Starting clockwise, these are: Enfield, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Islington, Camden, and Barnet.
Living in Haringey
Perhaps most famous for being home to Alexandra Palace and Tottenham Hotspur, Haringey also boasts 600 acres of green spaces. These include nature reserves, five ancient woodlands, and Finsbury and Alexandra Parks. In addition, 25 of Haringey’s parks have been awarded Green Flag status for being welcoming, safe, and involving the community.
Besides this, the area has several theatres, performing arts centres, and music venues to its name. While the local ice hockey team plays at Alexandra Park, you can enjoy various boxing events and the World Darts Championship at the Palace. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is, of course, a great asset for football fans, but there are smaller teams in the area too, alongside rugby league and athletics clubs.
Meanwhile, the area between Wood Green and Turnpike Lane Underground station hosts Shopping City, with Highgate providing more specialist shops. You’ll also find a great range of stores on Tottenham High Road, Muswell Hill, and Crouch End. If you like to sample international cuisine, make sure you head down to Green Lanes or visit one of the area’s vibrant food markets.
Sixteen National Rail, London Overground, and London Underground stations link Haringey to the City. The A10 runs from north to south through the east side, with the A1 extending across the southwest corner. Both link to the A406, which runs east to west, just north of the boundary. At the same time, the A105 cuts through the middle and features a string of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants.
Haringey property prices
Figures released by Rightmove in January 2022 show that the average price for a home in Haringey was £704,207 over the past year. Flats drove most of the sales at £489,405 on average. Terraced properties went for £802,059, while semi-detached homes achieved £1,260,307. All in all, sale prices rose 4 per cent in the last year. In terms of rental prices, expect to pay around £1,783 PCM. One-bedroom properties average at £1,383, which rises to £3,104 for a five-bedroom home. This is according to recent data provided by the property search engine, Home.co.uk.
New builds in Haringey: Top 10 developments
Ready to discover the best new homes in Haringey? We sifted through a plethora of reviews and ratings submitted by verified residents to identify the best performers in the area. So, who made it into the Top 10? Read on to find out.
4.48 (38 reviews)
4.48 (38 reviews)
In first place, Anthology Hale Works is an exclusive new build development in the heart of one of North London’s most diverse communities, offering a selection of studios and one, two, and three-bedroom homes. Winner of HomeViews’ 2021 awards for location and excellence, the development is praised by residents for being ‘stunning inside and out’ and having ‘green views of the Walthamstow Wetlands and the London skyline’.
Hale Village already has a range of local amenities on-site, including a café, gym, supermarket, and GP surgery. Tottenham Hale Retail Park is also within easy reach. Additionally, all homes are on a 250-year lease and have a 24-hour concierge, a hireable residents’ sky lounge on the 11th floor, and cycle storage available. Crossrail 2 will also run through Tottenham Hale, further improving the transport links the area has to offer by 2030. However, it’s currently a short walk to the Victoria line.
4.97 (11 reviews)
4.97 (11 reviews)
The Gessner in Tottenham Hale is our second most popular development. Although it has a hugely impressive overall rating, it’s pipped to the post by Hale Works due to the lower number of reviews that make up its score. It offers 164 apartments to rent, including a mix of studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments. In addition, the development provides a range of amenities, including a gym, smart parcel lockers, free super-fast Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour on-site team.
Furthermore, residents can enjoy rooftop garden views, cosy lounges and an on-site café, all of which our reviewers rave about. They also describe the management as ‘very helpful and always looking to go the extra mile’.
4.17 (15 reviews)
4.17 (15 reviews)
In third place is New River Village – a St James development located in Hornsey. It is situated near Crouch End, Muswell Hill, Wood Green and Alexandra Palace. Residents here will have endless things to do and amenities just at the end of their fingertips. It is also located just 2 minutes from Hornsey station. Residents comment on the ‘well-stocked and maintained gym’, having access to underground parking, and the easy commute into Central London.
4.16 (30 reviews)
4.16 (30 reviews)
Lawrence Square is a new-build development in Tottenham, comprising ‘well-insulated’ apartments, townhouses and co-working spaces. Reviewed into fourth place, the development is only a short walk from Seven Sisters station, allowing residents to access the Victoria line and Overground train services. Alternatively, hop on a bike to be by the canal within 10 minutes. Residents also like the varied range of shops nearby, including fresh organic food.
4.08 (28 reviews)
4.08 (28 reviews)
Smithfield Square is a mixed-use development by St James, comprising a Sainsbury’s, a large car park, and 438 residential flats consisting of studios and one, two and three-bedroom homes. Taking the mid-spot in our Top 10, the development comes surrounded by various other local amenities, while Hornsey Station is just a short walk away. Residents really enjoy being surrounded by green spaces and a friendly community.
3.95 (15 reviews)
3.95 (15 reviews)
In sixth place, Hale Village is an award-winning mixed-use development in the centre of Tottenham Hale. Developer Bellway Homes has created 1,226 residential units here (for sale and rent), with a number dedicated to social housing. Residents say the buildings are ‘modern and clean’ and that the management and security teams do a great job of looking after them. The development is less than a five-minute walk from the nearest transport links at Tottenham Hale station, serviced by the Victoria line and National Rail.
3.94 (17 reviews)
3.94 (17 reviews)
The Lane offers a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments ‘with large balconies and lift access’ in the heart of Tottenham. Voted into seventh position, the development is only a 6-minute cycle ride away from White Hart Lane station, with links to Liverpool Street.
Additionally, The Lane is a part of the Tottenham regeneration plan. This will bring improved transport links, a library, a learning and enterprise centre, and various open spaces lined with restaurants and shops. Near Wood Green station, you’ll also find supermarkets and niche food markets.
3.91 (9 reviews)
3.91 (9 reviews)
In eighth place, Altitude offers a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments in Hornsey. One reviewer described it as a ‘fantastic development with a contemporary, sharp, sleek design and amazing views to Alexandra Palace’. It lies just one minute on foot from Hornsey Rail Station, linking to Old Street and Stratford. Additionally, Turnpike Lane Underground Station is within walking distance.
4.53 (3 reviews)
4.53 (3 reviews)
Taking the penultimate position, Silver Point is a Countryside development located in Tottenham. It is conveniently situated a 10-minute walk from White Hart Lane and Silver Street Overground stations, which have direct links into Central London. The development comprises 118 one to four-bedroom apartments, and residents benefit from balconies in every apartment and private car parking and cycle storage.
Inside the development, you’ll find a Costa Coffee, a 24-hour supermarket, and a GP surgery. There’s also an independent coffee shop, a dentist, post office and pharmacy just across the road and a local butcher on your doorstep. One resident pointed out that a Resident Management Company has been written into the lease, which means leaseholders can control how services are managed and keep an eye on costs.
2.72 (17 reviews)
2.72 (17 reviews)
Dovetail Place is an L&Q development located in South Tottenham – and our final contender. It comprises 84 apartments, ranging from one to four bedrooms, and is located just 9-minutes from Seven Sisters station, which is served by the Victoria line.
Read reviews and details of L&Q at Dovetail Place, Private Rental, N15
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