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England / London / Islington / Highbury

About

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.

Area overview

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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
29.7%
Connectivity
8/10

Property prices in Highbury

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.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£1,860,000
Flats102£620,000
Semi-Detached3£1,850,000
Terraced23£1,955,000

10 years price trend in Highbury

All postcodes in Highbury

N51PW

Drayton Park

N51QB

Fieldway Crescent

N51ZH

Hamilton Lane

N52BH

Aberdeen Park

N52PB

Highbury

N52SZ

Highbury Quadrant

N52UA

Highbury Quadrant

N52XG

Highbury Park

N51FT

Corsica Street

N51HJ

Highbury Grove

N51NE

Drayton Park

N51QP

Highbury Crescent

N51RT

Highbury Crescent

N51SR

Leigh Road

N51UU

Battledean Road

N51UX

Battledean Road

N52SS

Highbury Quadrant

N51AW

Coach House Lane

N51QN

Baalbec Road

N51SX

Highbury Hill

N52AS

Aberdeen Park

N52BA

Aberdeen Park

N52EE

Aberdeen Lane

N52LH

Catherall Road

N12LH

Keen's Yard

N51JL

Calabria Road

N51QE

Fieldway Crescent

N51RS

Highbury Crescent

N52QF

Highbury Grange

N52XE

Highbury Park

N169DJ

Highbury New Park

N51JR

Liberia Road

N51SA

Highbury Grove

N51TQ

Avenell Road

N52EF

Aberdeen Lane

N52PZ

Stradbroke Road

N51QA

Fieldway Crescent

N51XF

Ronalds Road

N51XG

Ronalds Road

N52AZ

Aberdeen Park

N52PR

Kelvin Road

N52LG

Highbury New Park

N51AD

Hamilton Park West

N51PD

Drayton Park

N52QD

Highbury Grange

N78BU

Highbury Fields

N51RD

Highbury Corner

N51XB

Ronalds Road

N52BQ

Melody Lane

N52PA

Highbury Grange

N52QH

Kelross Road

N52QR

Ardilaun Road

N51AF

Hamilton Park West

N51AP

Highbury Hill

N51QL

Highbury Place

N59FF

Highbury Fields

N78JE

Highbury Fields

N12LE

Assata Mews

N51JA

Calabria Road

N51JB

Calabria Road

N51PR

Arvon Road

N51WP

Hamilton Lane

N52AP

Aberdeen Park

N52BE

Aberdeen Park

N52DL

Highbury Grove

N52HE

Balfour Road

N52PH

Kelvin Road

N78JL

Fieldway Crescent

N51NS

Drayton Park

N51SG

Hamilton Park

N51HX

Calabria Road

N51PF

Fieldway Crescent

N51PX

Melgund Road

N51UP

Highbury Terrace

N52LU

Mountgrove Road

N52TH

Highbury Quadrant

N51RH

Robinswood Mews

N51SU

Highbury Hill

N78JG

Highbury Fields

N52AW

Highbury

N52AX

Aberdeen Park

N52BB

Aberdeen Park

N52HD

Balfour Road

N52LB

Highbury New Park

N52PX

Highbury Grange

N51JS

Fergus Road

N51HL

Highbury Grove

N51PB

Drayton Park

N51SZ

Hamilton Lane

N51TL

Aubert Park

N51UT

Highbury Terrace Mews

N52LY

Blackstock Road

N52NB

Highbury Grange

N59DF

Hamilton Lane

N52UR

Sotheby Road

N52XD

Aberdeen Road

N52XH

Highbury Park

N51FR

Aubert Park

N51JT

Corsica Street

N52EA

Aberdeen Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.