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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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

Highbury Population

7,865

Population density

12,137.3 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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£670,000

Price per sq ft£878

Sales (last 12 months)66

Typical range (middle 50%)£495K – £863K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 (about £878 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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	1	£2,250,000	£—	£2,250,000	£2,250,000	£2,250,000	£2,250,000
Detached	1	£2,180,000	£1,113	£2,180,000	£2,180,000	£2,180,000	£2,180,000
Terraced	9	£1,550,500	£947	£1,072,000	£1,235,000	£2,475,000	£2,720,000
Flats	55	£572,000	£867	£379,900	£462,500	£782,000	£952,838

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbury.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£535,000	£2,250,000	£1,595,250

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbury.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highbury

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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