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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

N52HD

Balfour Road

N52LB

Highbury New Park

N52PX

Highbury Grange

N51HL

Highbury Grove

N51TL

Aubert Park

N52NB

Highbury Grange

N52XD

Aberdeen Road

N52XH

Highbury Park

N51FR

Aubert Park

N52EA

Aberdeen Lane

N52QL

Kelross Road

N52TB

Highbury Quadrant

N52TG

Highbury Quadrant

N52AB

Highbury Park

N52AL

Aberdeen Park

N52BL

Aberdeen Park

N52FA

Collins Road

N52PF

Highbury Grange

N52QE

Highbury Grange

N51HR

Highbury Grove

N51SH

Hamilton Lane

N51SJ

Hamilton Park

N52AA

Highbury Park

N52PE

Highbury Grange

N52AG

Highbury Grove

N52LE

Catherall Road

N52PG

Kelvin Road

N52PP

Kelvin Road

N52QJ

Kelross Road

N52TD

Highbury Quadrant

N52TJ

Birchmore Walk

N52AQ

Aberdeen Park

N52AN

Aberdeen Park

N52DU

Highbury New Park

N52QS

Kelross Road

N52TL

Birchmore Walk

N52BG

Aberdeen Park

N51SD

Highbury

N52RS

Petherton Road

N52XB

Aberdeen Road

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail