Haringey is in north London, roughly 6 to 8 miles (10–13 km) north of central London (Charing Cross).

Here’s a quick overview of its position:

  • North of: Islington and Hackney

  • South of: Enfield

  • East of: Barnet

  • West of: Waltham Forest

It includes well-known areas such as Tottenham, Wood Green, Muswell Hill, Hornsey, and Crouch End. The borough stretches from the River Lea in the east to the high ground of Highgate and Muswell Hill in the west.