N22 in North London is undergoing active gentrification with rental growth significantly outpacing capital appreciation. Over the past five years, rents have expanded at 5.8% annually while property prices have grown at just 1.4%, creating a rental yield-focused investment profile. The postcode recorded a trajectory score of 41.6 out of 100, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally—indicating below-average performance relative to other UK districts. Population declined slightly by 0.5% over the five-year period, which contrasts with the rising rental demand. This combination of modest price growth, strong rental gains, and demographic decline suggests N22 appeals primarily to buy-to-let investors rather than those seeking capital growth, though the active gentrification stage indicates structural change in the area.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Wood Green · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.6 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
134 planning applications submitted in N22 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 8 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Erection of rear dormer and roof extension to provide additional self-contained dwelling with terraceJan 2026 · pending
- Removal of existing dilapidated pebbledash render for silicon render on the front first floor facade, erection of new side timber fence with trellis and demolition of existing low-level front-yard wall and installation of new electric bollard.Feb 2026 · pending
- Alterations to front elevation and change of use from hot food takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis) to single dwelling (Use Class C3)Apr 2026 · pending
Wood Green (N22) common questions
Is Wood Green up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Wood Green (N22) as Active. Its trajectory score is 44/100 (Average), in the top 80% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Wood Green safe?
Wood Green has a safety score of 32/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Wood Green?
The average property price in Wood Green (N22) is £1.21m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wood Green?
The median monthly rent in Wood Green (N22) is £2,203 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wood Green?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Caterham (CR3), Purley (CR8), Burgess Hill (RH15), Covent Garden (WC2R). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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