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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.

Data Sources

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