Haringey: population and statistics
Haringey has a population of 266,218 (2025) across 29.6 km², or 8,991 people per km². It ranks 79 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 266,218 residents
- 29.6 km²
- 8,991 people/km²
Haringey in numbers
Population of Haringey over time
Haringey had 272,938 residents in 2015 and 266,218 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 269,534 |
| 2021 | 264,317 |
| 2022 | 264,831 |
| 2023 | 267,204 |
| 2024 | 268,524 |
| 2025 | 266,218 |
All indicators for Haringey
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Haringey | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 11.7% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 345 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.0% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 209 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Haringey | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 115,610 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 72 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 64.5% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 2 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 13.1% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 260 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 105,091 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 70 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 38.9% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 307 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 61.0% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 12 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 38.9% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 306 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 35.6% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 10 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 25.2% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 28 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £638,690 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 11 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.0% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 229 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Haringey | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 24 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 72.8% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 210 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 10.8% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 61 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Haringey | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 14,215 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 52 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 53.4 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 74 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 12,990 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 48 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £43,995 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 63 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Haringey | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 71.7% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 279 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 7.4% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 2 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Haringey | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 52.7% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 11 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Haringey ranks 21 by population.
Dwellings built before 1940: 64.5% in Haringey, compared with an average of 50.9% in London and 34.9% across the UK.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 7.4% in Haringey, compared with an average of 5.5% in London and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,147 football pitches.
- 31.6 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Barnet, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Barnet (408,087 residents), 4 km away.
Business sectors: Haringey
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical16.3% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.0
- Construction11.1% ×0.9
- Information and communication10.0% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×1.0
- Real estate6.3% ×1.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.7% ×1.9
Where is Haringey?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haringey?
Haringey has 266,218 residents (2025), ranking 79 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Haringey?
Haringey covers 29.6 km², with a density of 8,991 people per km².
Is the population of Haringey growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Haringey went from 272,938 to 266,218, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Haringey?
Haringey is in London (region). Latitude 51.600, longitude −0.112.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Haringey?
In Haringey, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 64.5% (2026), ranking 2 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Haringey?
In Haringey, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 7.4% (2026), ranking 2 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Which local authorities border Haringey?
The nearest to Haringey are Barnet (4.0 km), Enfield (6.5 km), Islington (6.5 km), Waltham Forest (6.9 km), Camden (7.2 km).