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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

Area Profile

Highbury Population

13,808

Population density

12,736.8 per km²

Demographics

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

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 149 recent sales, the median property price is £732,500 in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £6,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£1,860,000	£1,828,500	£1,842,500	£1,877,500	£1,891,500
Flats	116	£625,000	£296,250	£446,250	£827,500	£1,150,000
Semi-Detached	4	£1,762,500	£1,611,250	£1,656,250	£1,933,750	£2,134,750
Terraced	27	£2,050,000	£1,325,250	£1,548,500	£2,300,000	£5,095,000

10 years price trend in Highbury

All postcodes in Highbury

N52QL

Kelross Road

N52LR

Old Stable Mews

N59DX

Hamilton Lane

N52TB

Highbury Quadrant

N52TE

Birchmore Walk

N52TG

Highbury Quadrant

N51HZ

Calabria Road

N51AB

Hamilton Park West

N51AE

Hamilton Park West

N51HH

Highbury Hill

N51HU

Calabria Road

N51RR

Highbury Crescent

N52AB

Highbury Park

N52AL

Aberdeen Park

N52BL

Aberdeen Park

N52PF

Highbury Grange

N52QE

Highbury Grange

N52SU

Highbury Quadrant

N51HR

Highbury Grove

N51SH

Hamilton Lane

N51SJ

Hamilton Park

N52AA

Highbury Park

N52JR

Canning Road

N52PE

Highbury Grange

N52UZ

Northolme Road

N51NG

Martineau Road

N51QJ

Highbury Park

N51TG

Leigh Road

N52AG

Highbury Grove

N52LE

Catherall Road

N52PG

Kelvin Road

N52PP

Kelvin Road

N52QJ

Kelross Road

N52TD

Highbury Quadrant

N52TJ

Birchmore Walk

N51AR

Highbury Hill

N51JX

Corsica Street

N52AQ

Aberdeen Park

N51RU

Highbury Crescent

N51XR

Horsell Road

N52AN

Aberdeen Park

N52DU

Highbury New Park

N52QS

Kelross Road

N52TL

Birchmore Walk

N52BG

Aberdeen Park

N51EW

Drayton Park

N51ND

Drayton Park

N51NH

Drayton Park

N51PN

Witherington Road

N51PS

Arvon Road

N51SD

Highbury

N51TR

Aubert Park

N52XB

Aberdeen Road

N78BW

Highbury Fields

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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