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South Tottenham
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Post townLONDON
Postcode districtN17
Dialling code020
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South Tottenham is an area of the London Borough of Haringey, north London.

Location

South Tottenham occupies parts of the N15 and N17 postal districts. It is bordered in the south by Stamford Hill, the west by St Ann's and West Green, the north by Tottenham, and the east by the Lee Valley Reservoirs.

History and etymology

For the history & etymology of South Tottenham see Tottenham.

Character of the area

South Tottenham once had a significant Jewish community.[citation needed] Over recent years cheaper housing developments have resulted in an influx of immigrants, especially from Eastern Europe, South America and Africa.[citation needed] It remains a culturally diverse and ever changing area, this can be seen by the businesses in the area.[citation needed]

Transport

It is served by South Tottenham railway station on the London Overground, and by Seven Sisters station, on the London Overground, London Underground (Victoria line) and National Rail.

Education

For details of education in South Tottenham see the London Borough of Haringey article.

References