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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 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 per household in Highbury is £74,188 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. 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
74
Deprivation level
7/10
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
19.96(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.73(-48%)
Vehicle crime
8.9(-8%)
Drugs
7.25(+19%)
Theft from the person
6.99(-33%)
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

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £682,500 in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £192,000 up to £3,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£3,050,000
Flats69£660,000
Semi-Detached1£2,650,000
Terraced6£2,131,000

10 years median price trend in Highbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbury.

All postcodes in Highbury

N52AX

Aberdeen Park

N52LD

Catherall Road

N52PQ

Kelvin Road

N52UP

Sotheby Road

N52AR

Aberdeen Park

N52TX

Highbury New Park

N52UU

Northolme Road

N169DD

Green Lanes

N51HT

Calabria Road

N169DE

Catherall Road

N51TZ

Lucerne Road

N52BN

Aberdeen Park

N52EH

Highbury Grove

N52TU

Highbury New Park

N52QN

Kelross Road

N52LJ

Highbury New Park

N52BJ

Aberdeen Park

N51AG

Panmure Close

N51BN

Avenell Road

N52BP

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

N52PD

Highbury Grange

N52EQ

Highbury Grove

N52TZ

Highbury Quadrant

N52HG

Highbury New Park

N52UG

Aberdeen Road

N52EJ

Aberdeen Lane

N52HA

Highbury New Park

N52UT

Sotheby Road

N52XA

Aberdeen Road

N52ER

Highbury Grove

N51AS

Highbury Hill

N51SN

Hamilton Park

N51TJ

Highbury Park

N52BD

Lodge Mews

N52PW

Kelvin Road

N51BJ

Avenell Road

N51TH

Highbury Park

N52AU

Aberdeen Park

N51HN

Highbury Grove

N52DS

Highbury New Park

N52UE

Park View

N169DB

Green Lanes

N52BF

Highbury Quadrant

N51TT

Aubert Park

N52AT

Aberdeen Park

N51GF

Highbury Park

N52PB

Peckett Square

N52UA

Highbury Quadrant

N52UB

Park View

N52XG

Highbury Park

N51HP

Highbury Grove

N52BH

Aberdeen Park

N52SZ

Highbury Quadrant

N52EP

Holmcote Gardens

N51FW

Loxford Gardens

N51HJ

Highbury Grove

N51QN

Baalbec Road

N52AS

Aberdeen Park

N52BA

Aberdeen Park

N52EE

Morea Mews

N52LH

Highbury New Park

N52QF

Highbury Grange

N51SA

Highbury Grove

N52EF

Aberdeen Lane

N52FB

Mildmay

N52PZ

Stradbroke Road

N169DJ

Green Lanes

N51TQ

Aubert Park

N51UA

Highbury Park

N52AZ

Aberdeen Park

N52EG

Highbury New Park

N52LG

Highbury New Park

N52PR

Kelvin Road

N52QD

Highbury Grange

N52BQ

Melody Lane

N52PA

Taverner Square

N52QH

Fountain Mews

N52DR

Highbury New Park

N51AP

Highbury Hill

N52UD

Park View

N51TX

Aubert Road

N52BE

Aberdeen Park

N52AP

Aberdeen Park

N52DL

Highbury Grove

N52HE

Balfour Road

N52PH

Kelvin Road

N51SG

Panmure Close

N52TH

Highbury Quadrant

N51TU

Aubert Park

N169DH

Mildmay

N52AW

Ebury Mews

N52HD

Balfour Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.