- Tottenham Green
Tottenham Green is an urban ward within the Borough of
Haringey ,London ,England .According to the 2001
Census , the population of Tottenham Green is around 12,000, in around 5,500 homes. Around 2,900 homes do not own a car. Just under 2,000 of the population areMuslims [ [http://ukpollingreport.co.uk/guide/seat-profiles/tottenham?cp=4 ukpollingreport.co.uk » Tottenham ] ] .Those living in the ward have a life expectancy seven years less than someone living in nearby
Highgate Fact|date=March 2007; the area has a significant and entrenched problem with guns, drugs, arson, burglaries and anti-social behaviourFact|date=March 2007. The high rate of violent and petty crime in Tottenham Green has remained fairly stable over the past six years. (Source: "Key Findings of the 2004 Crime & Drugs Audit Report", Haringey Council).The area has a large new sports & leisure centre, and good transport connections.
The Government's "Indices of Deprivation" (2004) reported Tottenham Green to be among the top 20 per cent of deprived areas in England. [ [http://www.haringey.gov.uk/index/news_and_events/fact_file/ward_profiles/tottenham_green1/indices_of_deprivation_tottenham_green.htm Haringey Council, Tottenham Green Ward Page] ] Despite the high levels of poverty,
Council Tax is said to be among the highest in the UKFact|date=March 2007. The area is a Labour Party stronghold.Education
:"For details of education in Tottenham Green see the London Borough of Haringey article."
External links
* [http://www.haringey.gov.uk/map_of_parks_and_open_spaces.doc Haringey Council Map showing Haringey ward boundaries]
* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=26985 Victoria County History: History of Tottenham before 1850]
* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=26986 Victoria County History: History of Tottenham after 1850]
* [http://www.tgec.co.uk/ Tottenham Green Enterprise Centre]References
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