Tottenham Green was an electoral ward within the

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, England from 2002 to 2022. According to the 2001

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, the population of Tottenham Green was around 12,000, in around 5,500 homes. Around 2,900 homes did not own a car. Just under 2,000 of the population were

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. The population at the 2011 Census increased to 14,580 in 5,925 homes. Those living in the ward had a life expectancy seven years less than someone living in nearby

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; the area has a significant and entrenched problem with guns, drugs, arson, burglaries and anti-social behaviour. 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 and 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.Haringey Council, Tottenham Green Ward Page
Despite the high levels of poverty, Council Tax is said to be among the highest in the UK. The area is a Labour Party stronghold.

Haringey council elections

2018 election

The election took place on 3 May 2018.

2014 election

The election took place on 22 May 2014.

2010 election

The election on 6 May 2010 took place on the same day as the

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2006 election

The election took place on 4 May 2006.

2002 election

The election took place on 2 May 2002.

References

External links

Haringey Council Map showing Haringey ward boundaries

Victoria County History: History of Tottenham before 1850

Victoria County History: History of Tottenham after 1850

Tottenham Green Enterprise Centre
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