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Highgate West

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About

Highgate West occupies the northwestern corner of Camden, bordering the open expanse of Hampstead Heath. The area is primarily residential, characterised by quiet, leafy streets and substantial Victorian and Edwardian family homes. Its elevated position provides views across the city from some points. The local atmosphere is notably calm and village-like, centred around the shops and cafes on Highgate High Street and the pond at the top of Highgate Hill.

The area is deeply associated with the historic Highgate Cemetery, a sprawling, wooded Victorian burial ground that is a significant tourist destination. The cemetery's intricate monuments and famous residents contribute to the area's distinct character. Other green spaces include Waterlow Park, with its formal gardens and ponds. The area maintains a strong sense of community, with independent butchers, bakeries, and bookshops serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Highgate West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highgate West is £77,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Highgate West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Highgate West is home to around 7,745 people, with a population density of about 2,561.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Highgate West Population
7,745
Population density
2,561.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.4(-8%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.76(-22%)
Vehicle crime
12.14(+25%)
Other theft
8.78(-25%)
Burglary
8.78(+58%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,233
54.65%
Other White
1,174
15.16%
African
372
4.8%
Other
362
4.67%
Bangladeshi
253
3.27%
Total population: 7,746

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,881
59.42%
Level 3 (A level)
759
11.62%
No qualifications
716
10.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
567
8.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
325
4.98%
Total 16+ residents: 6,531

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,061
31.25%
Owns outright
867
25.54%
Owns with a mortgage
639
18.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
544
16.02%
Other social rented
156
4.59%
Total households: 3,395

Property prices in Highgate West

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £767,500 in Highgate West area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £8,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highgate West 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 Highgate West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£3,575,000
Flats52£608,750
Semi-Detached1£3,100,000
Terraced11£2,350,000

10 years median price trend in Highgate West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highgate West.

All postcodes in Highgate West

N66LS

Highgate West Hill

N195JG

Dartmouth Park Hill

N66EH

Highgate West Hill

NW51RG

St Albans Road

N195DE

Chester Road

N66DP

Hillway

N66EJ

Makepeace Avenue

N195BX

Doynton Street

N65HG

Highgate

N66AB

Hillway

N66EB

Oakeshott Avenue

N66EU

Makepeace Avenue

N66NT

Oakeshott Avenue

N66LX

Holly Terrace

N66PH

Swains Lane

NW51BN

Highgate Road

N66JB

Millfield Lane

NW51ER

Brookfield Park

NW51NJ

Gordon House Road

N66NL

Highgate West Hill

NW51QY

St Albans Villas

NW51BP

College Lane

NW51LP

Gordon House Road

NW51LE

Highgate Road

NW51PT

Glenhurst Avenue

N195DA

Balmore Street

N66EX

Makepeace Avenue

N66DR

Oakeshott Avenue

N66NA

Merton Lane

N195HX

Dartmouth Park Hill

N66AH

Hillway

N66JP

Millfield Place

N66QJ

Holly Village

NW51EN

Croftdown Road

NW51ES

Brookfield Park

N66HP

Fitzroy Park

NW51BZ

Arco Walk

NW51RB

St Albans Villas

N66NB

Merton Lane

N66ER

Makepeace Avenue

N66BS

South Grove

N195DF

Chester Road

N195TZ

Stoneleigh Terrace

N66PT

Langbourne Avenue

NW51QU

St Albans Villas

NW51TR

Highgate Road

N195TT

Retcar Place

N66ES

Makepeace Avenue

N66HX

Fitzroy Park

N66NY

Robin Grove

N66HU

Fitzroy Park

N66JH

Millfield Lane

N66BU

Highgate West Hill

NW51QR

Highgate

N66JS

Highgate West Hill

N66NJ

Highgate West Hill

N195TU

Sandstone Place

N65JR

Highgate High Street

N66BP

South Grove

N66NU

Highgate West Hill

NW51EU

Kingswear Road

N64RS

Hampstead Lane

N66HL

Hillway

NW51LJ

Highgate Road

NW51LZ

Lissenden Gardens

N66DJ

Bisham Gardens

NW51LG

Wesleyan Place

N64JU

Highgate

N66JJ

Millfield Lane

NW51RE

St Alban's Road

N66HN

Highfields Grove

N66JA

Fitzroy Park

N195HZ

Dartmouth Park Hill

N195DH

Chester Road

N195TS

Lulot Gardens

N66HQ

Millfield Lane

N66PA

Robin Grove

NW51NA

Lissenden Gardens

N195TX

Sandstone Place

N66BH

St Michaels Terrace

NW51LX

Lissenden Gardens

N66JD

Millfield Lane

NW37JN

Winnington Road

NW51JL

Dartmouth Park Avenue

N66BD

Pond Square

N66BJ

South Grove

N66EP

Hillway

N66JR

Highgate West Hill

NW37JR

Highgate

NW51LR

Lissenden Gardens

NW51RD

St Albans Road

N65JX

Highgate High Street

N66BL

Bacons Lane

NW51TS

Sanderson Close

N195FH

Highgate

N195JF

Dartmouth Park Hill

N66JT

Fitzroy Close

N195NX

Dartmouth Park Hill

N66BT

Cobble Mews

N66EL

Makepeace Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.