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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Kelross Road
N52LR
Old Stable Mews
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Hamilton Lane
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Highbury Quadrant
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Birchmore Walk
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Highbury Quadrant
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Calabria Road
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Hamilton Park West
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Hamilton Park West
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Highbury Hill
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Calabria Road
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Highbury Crescent
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Highbury Park
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Aberdeen Park
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Aberdeen Park
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Highbury Grange
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Highbury Grange
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Highbury Quadrant
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Highbury Grove
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Hamilton Lane
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Hamilton Park
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Highbury Park
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Canning Road
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Highbury Grange
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Northolme Road
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Martineau Road
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Highbury Park
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Leigh Road
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Highbury Grove
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Catherall Road
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Kelvin Road
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Kelvin Road
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Kelross Road
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Highbury Quadrant
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Birchmore Walk
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Highbury Hill
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Corsica Street
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Aberdeen Park
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Highbury Crescent
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Horsell Road
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Aberdeen Park
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Highbury New Park
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Kelross Road
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Birchmore Walk
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Aberdeen Park
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Drayton Park
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Drayton Park
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Drayton Park
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Witherington Road
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Arvon Road
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Highbury
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Aubert Park
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Aberdeen Road
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Highbury Fields
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.