Centred around Tottenham Hale station the area was formerly largely industrial in character with an emphasis on timber related products.

[3] Since then there have been a large-scale housing project constructed,[4] and Haringey Council has formulated plans to redevelop the area.

Hale Village's design is based on Hammarby Sjöstad in Stockholm, Sweden.

[citation needed] Tottenham Hale is currently part of a major regeneration programme, which includes £1 billion of development investment, backed by Haringey Council and the GLA.

[7][needs update] The nearby Walthamstow Reservoirs and River Lea support a variety of waterfowl including herons, geese, swans, moorhens and coots.

[citation needed] The Paddocks Nature Park provides a nesting site for birds such as song thrush, blackbird and various warblers.

Work has begun on installing an extra National Rail track to increase the frequency of services.