How deprived is Highbury?

Deprivation score 7/10 (rank 12331 of 32844 in country).

How safe is Highbury?

Crime level in Highbury is moderate with about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many households are in Highbury?

There are 3,487 households in Highbury

What are house prices in Highbury?

Based on 89 recent sales, the median price is £665,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What's the Highbury population and density?

Highbury population is 7,865 with density 12137.3 per km².

How much social housing is near Highbury?

About 36.2% across the Highbury area.

What home types are most common in Highbury?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 54.1%, converted/shared house (inc hmo) 26.9%.

What's the average income in Highbury?

Average resident income is about £67,900 per year.

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Q: What schools in Highbury and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Highbury: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good)

England / London / Islington / Highbury

About

Highbury is a residential area in the London Borough of Islington, known for its mix of Victorian and Georgian architecture. The area is home to Highbury Fields, one of the largest open spaces in Islington, offering sports facilities and a playground. Highbury & Islington station provides strong transport links, with access to the Victoria line, Overground, and National Rail services.

The area has a range of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, particularly along Upper Street and Blackstock Road. Highbury is also known for its connection to football, with the former Arsenal Stadium at Highbury now redeveloped into housing. The area attracts families and professionals, balancing quiet streets with convenient access to central London.

Area overview

On average Highbury has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Highbury is £67,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Highbury: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

36.2%

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

Highbury Population

7,865

Population density

12,137.3 per km²

Demographics

British

3,471

44.13%

Other White

1,327

16.87%

African

575

7.31%

Other

458

5.82%

Irish

302

3.84%

Total population: 7,865

Housing

Social rents from council

971

27.84%

Private landlord or letting agency

852

24.43%

Owns with a mortgage

690

19.78%

Owns outright

503

14.42%

Other social rented

350

10.03%

Total households: 3,488

Property prices in Highbury

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £665,000 in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £192,000 up to £3,100,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	85	£660,000	£325,000	£470,000	£800,000	£1,080,000
Semi-Detached	1	£1,600,000	£1,600,000	£1,600,000	£1,600,000	£1,600,000
Terraced	3	£1,550,000	£947,000	£1,215,000	£2,325,000	£2,945,000

10 years price trend in Highbury

All postcodes in Highbury

N52AR

Aberdeen Park

N52LD

Catherall Road

N52PQ

Kelvin Road

N52TX

Highbury New Park

N52UP

Sotheby Road

N52UU

Northolme Road

N169DD

Highbury

N169DE

Catherall Road

N51HT

Calabria Road

N51TZ

Loxford Gardens

N52BN

Aberdeen Park

N52EH

Highbury Grove

N52QN

Ardilaun Road

N52TU

Highbury New Park

N51AG

Panmure Close

N51BN

Avenell Road

N52LJ

Collins Road

N52BP

Aberdeen Park

N52BJ

Aberdeen Park

N52PJ

Kelvin Road

N52QA

Highbury Grange

N52UH

Aberdeen Road

N51BH

Avenell Road

N52HB

Balfour Road

N52PL

Kelvin Road

N52QB

Highbury Grange

N51BL

Avenell Road

N52EQ

Highbury Grove

N52PD

Highbury Grange

N52TZ

Highbury Quadrant

N52HG

Highbury New Park

N52XA

Aberdeen Road

N52UG

Aberdeen Park

N52UT

Highbury New Park

N52EJ

Aberdeen Lane

N52HA

Highbury New Park

N52ER

Highbury Grove

N51AS

Aubert Park

N51SN

Hamilton Park

N52BD

Aberdeen Park

N51TJ

Highbury Park

N52PW

Kelvin Road

N51BJ

Avenell Road

N51HN

Baalbec Road

N51TH

Aubert Park

N52AU

Aberdeen Park

N52DS

Highbury New Park

N52UE

Collins Road

N169DB

Highbury

N51TT

Avenell Road

N52AT

Aberdeen Park

N52BF

Highbury Quadrant

N51GF

Highbury Park

N51HP

Highbury Grove

N52BH

Aberdeen Park

N52PB

Highbury

N52SZ

Highbury Quadrant

N52UA

Highbury Quadrant

N52UB

Collins Road

N52XG

Highbury Park

N52EP

Highbury New Park

N51FW

Legard Road

N51HJ

Highbury Grove

N51QN

Baalbec Road

N52AS

Aberdeen Park

N52BA

Aberdeen Park

N52EE

Aberdeen Lane

N52LH

Catherall Road

N52QF

Highbury Grange

N169DJ

Highbury New Park

N51SA

Highbury Grove

N51TQ

Avenell Road

N51UA

Highbury Park

N52EF

Aberdeen Lane

N52FB

Highbury

N52PZ

Stradbroke Road

N52AZ

Aberdeen Park

N52PR

Kelvin Road

N52EG

Highbury New Park

N52LG

Highbury New Park

N52QD

Highbury Grange

N52BQ

Melody Lane

N52PA

Highbury Grange

N52QH

Kelross Road

N51AP

Highbury Hill

N52DR

Collins Road

N52UD

Collins Road

N51TX

Aubert Road

N52AP

Aberdeen Park

N52BE

Aberdeen Park

N52DL

Highbury Grove

N52HE

Balfour Road

N52PH

Kelvin Road

N51SG

Hamilton Park

N52TH

Highbury Quadrant

N51TU

Aubert Park

N169DH

Highbury

N52AW

Highbury

N52AX

Aberdeen Park

N52BB

Aberdeen Park

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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