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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 29.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Highbury is £75,500 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
29.6%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Highbury Population
13,808
Population density
12,736.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,500
47.08%
Other White
2,624
19%
African
997
7.22%
Other
694
5.03%
Irish
525
3.8%
Total population: 13,807

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,691
28.12%
Owns with a mortgage
1,257
20.9%
Social rents from council
1,080
17.96%
Owns outright
1,067
17.74%
Other social rented
699
11.62%
Total households: 6,013

Property prices in Highbury

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £707,500 in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £6,675,000.

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
Detached4£2,247,500
Flats111£620,000
Semi-Detached5£2,185,000
Terraced24£2,051,000

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: 16/11/2025.