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About

Highbury sits within the London Borough of Islington, centred around Highbury Fields, the borough's largest open green space. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Georgian terraced houses and mansion blocks lining its streets. Its commercial activity is focused along Upper Street and Blackstock Road, providing local amenities and dining options. The area is well-connected by public transport, including the London Overground at Highbury & Islington station.

The district is notably defined by the former Arsenal Stadium at Highbury, whose iconic Art Deco East Stand and converted apartment complexes remain a local landmark. Educational institutions, including several schools and City and Islington College, contribute to the community. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of private housing and social accommodation, creating a settled urban neighbourhood distinct from the busier centres of Islington or Holloway.

Area overview

On average Highbury has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 36.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year. There are 1 schools in Highbury: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Highbury is home to around 7,865 people, with a population density of about 12,137.3 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
36.2%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Highbury Population
7,865
Population density
12,137.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.38(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.99(-48%)
Vehicle crime
8.26(-12%)
Theft from the person
7.88(-16%)
Drugs
7.63(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,925
59.11%
No qualifications
864
13.01%
Level 3 (A level)
728
10.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
461
6.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
354
5.33%
Total 16+ residents: 6,640

Housing

Housing tenure

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

Median price£610,000
Price per sq ft£877
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£474K – £856K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £610,000 (about £877 per square foot) in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £211,500 up to £2,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£2,180,000£1,113
Terraced8£1,457,500£947
Flats53£570,000£858

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£1,380,000
2017£599,500£1,875,000£1,500,000
2018£523,500£1,455,000£1,840,778
2019£533,500£1,925,000£1,408,750
2020£580,000£1,975,000
2021£563,000£2,487,500£1,838,000
2022£585,000£3,200,000£1,959,030
2023£655,000£2,800,000£2,200,000
2024£625,000£2,030,000£2,023,000
2025£625,000£3,275,000£2,093,500
2026£465,000£1,640,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£834£957
2017£867£1,062£868
2018£793£1,073£891
2019£778£931£782
2020£818£921
2021£827£1,099£936
2022£845£1,097£1,004
2023£863£1,243£1,026
2024£860£1,398£1,126
2025£880£1,448£989
2026£828£726
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highbury in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Highbury

Is Highbury safe?

Highbury records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Highbury?

The median sale price in Highbury is £610,000 (about £877 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Highbury?

Highbury has 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Highbury?

Highbury scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Highbury sits around rank 13,504 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Highbury?

The average household income in Highbury is around £74,188 per year, and 36% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Highbury

N52EF

Aberdeen Lane

N52UP

Sotheby Road

N52AL

Highbury Grove

N52SZ

Highbury Quadrant

N52DU

Highbury New Park

N52AU

Aberdeen Park

N52EE

Morea Mews

N52TH

Highbury Quadrant

N52AB

Highbury Park

N52HB

Balfour Road

N51TH

Highbury Park

N52PE

Highbury Grange

N52EP

Holmcote Gardens

N51TT

Aubert Park

N169DB

Green Lanes

N51BL

Avenell Road

N52XG

Highbury Park

N169DJ

Green Lanes

N52TJ

Birchmore Walk

N52QF

Highbury Grange

N52QD

Highbury Grange

N52HG

Highbury New Park

N51TU

Aubert Park

N52PB

Peckett Square

N52AT

Aberdeen Park

N51BH

Avenell Road

N52PA

Taverner Square

N51AS

Highbury Hill

N52QE

Highbury Grange

N52BJ

Aberdeen Park

N52UE

Park View

N52XA

Aberdeen Road

N51SN

Hamilton Park

N52RS

Petherton Road

N51HP

Highbury Grove

N51SH

Hamilton Park

N52AN

Aberdeen Park

N52DS

Highbury New Park

N51SA

Highbury Grove

N52TL

Birchmore Walk

N51GF

Highbury Park

N52PD

Highbury Grange

N52BH

Aberdeen Park

N52LE

Catherall Road

N52DL

Highbury Grove

N52PH

Kelvin Road

N52EJ

Aberdeen Lane

N52LB

Highbury New Park

N51HJ

Highbury Grove

N52BF

Highbury Quadrant

N51FW

Loxford Gardens

N52QS

Kelross Road

N51AG

Panmure Close

N51HR

Highbury Grove

N52EG

Highbury New Park

N52UB

Park View

N52AA

Highbury Park

N52UU

Northolme Road

N51HT

Calabria Road

N52TB

Highbury Quadrant

N52BG

Aberdeen Park

N52UA

Highbury Quadrant

N51BJ

Avenell Road

N52BP

Aberdeen Park

N52TU

Highbury New Park

N52ER

Highbury Grove

N52BA

Aberdeen Park

N52AR

Aberdeen Park

N51BN

Avenell Road

N52QJ

Kelross Road

N52FB

Mildmay

N51TZ

Lucerne Road

N51TQ

Aubert Park

N52EQ

Highbury Grove

N52UD

Park View

N51TX

Aubert Road

N169DE

Catherall Road

N52PQ

Kelvin Road

N52LJ

Highbury New Park

N52NB

Betjeman Mews

N52AX

Aberdeen Park

N52PX

Highbury Grange

N51AP

Highbury Hill

N52QA

Highbury Grange

N51SJ

Hamilton Park

N52PW

Kelvin Road

N169DD

Green Lanes

N52XH

Highbury Park

N52UT

Sotheby Road

N52TZ

Highbury Quadrant

N52BD

Lodge Mews

N52PG

Kelvin Road

N52PL

Kelvin Road

N52PR

Kelvin Road

N51HN

Highbury Grove

N52QB

Highbury Grange

N51QN

Baalbec Road

N52DR

Highbury New Park

N52BQ

Melody Lane

N52HD

Balfour Road