Highbury is a residential ward in the London Borough of Islington, known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian architecture. The area is home to Highbury Fields, one of the largest open spaces in the borough, offering sports facilities and a playground. Highbury & Islington station provides strong transport links, connecting the area to central London and beyond.
The ward has a range of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, particularly along Upper Street and Blackstock Road. Emirates Stadium, home to Arsenal Football Club, is a key landmark in the area. Schools in Highbury include Highbury Grove School and St. Joan of Arc RC Primary School, catering to families in the community. The ward maintains a balance between urban convenience and quieter residential streets.
On average Highbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Highbury is £75,525 per year. There are 5 schools in Highbury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £715,000 in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,000 up to £6,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,860,000 |
| Flats | 102 | £620,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,850,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £1,955,000 |
10 years price trend in Highbury
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Aberdeen Park
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Whistler Street
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Drayton Park
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Highbury Crescent
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Wyatt Road
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Catherall Road
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Kelvin Road
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Hamilton Lane
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Highbury New Park
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Sotheby Road
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Northolme Road
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Hamilton Lane
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Calabria Road
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Roseleigh Avenue
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Hamilton Lane
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Corsica Street
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Highbury Crescent
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Highbury Hill
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Battledean Road
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Aberdeen Park
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Highbury Grove
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Ardilaun Road
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Highbury New Park
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Panmure Close
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Highbury Crescent
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Leigh Road
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Ronalds Road
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Collins Road
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Aberdeen Park
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Benwell Road
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Aberdeen Park
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Mountgrove Road
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Kelvin Road
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Highbury Grange
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Aberdeen Road
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Highbury Fields
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Highbury Crescent
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Balfour Road
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Canning Road
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Canning Road
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Kelvin Road
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Highbury Grange
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Highbury Fields
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Melgund Road
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Aubert Park
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Ronalds Road
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Horsell Road
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Horsell Road
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Herrick Road
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Highbury Grange
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Highbury Quadrant
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Calabria Road
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Calabria Road
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Gallia Road
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De Barowe Mews
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Highbury New Park
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Aberdeen Road
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Aberdeen Park
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Highbury New Park
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Hamilton Lane
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Corsica Street
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Corsica Street
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Witherington Road
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Fieldway Crescent
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Fieldway Crescent
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Aberdeen Lane
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Highbury New Park
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Highbury Grove
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Riversdale Road
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Blackstock Road
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Riversdale Road
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Fergus Road
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Drayton Park
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Hamilton Park
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Aberdeen Park
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De Barowe Mews
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Highbury Park
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Kelvin Road
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Highbury Fields
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Baalbec Road
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Fieldway Crescent
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Highbury Crescent
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Aubert Park
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Ronalds Road
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Aberdeen Park
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Highbury New Park
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Hamilton Lane
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Leigh Road
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Leigh Road
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Drayton Park
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Arvon Road
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Ronalds Road
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Aberdeen Park
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Highbury Quadrant
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Riversdale Road
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Northolme Road
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Highbury Fields
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Corsica Street
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Highbury Grove
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.