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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 82 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
82
Deprivation level
6/10
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
27.11(+1%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.37(-25%)
Vehicle crime
12.78(+36%)
Other theft
10.72(-6%)
Shoplifting
7.88(-21%)
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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £935,500 in Highgate West area, with individual transactions ranging from £282,500 up to £25,900,000.

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
Detached9£3,550,000
Flats39£747,000
Semi-Detached2£2,375,000
Terraced8£2,450,000

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

NW51BE

Highgate Road

N66QY

Church Walk

N195BZ

Chester Road

NW51QR

Highgate

N195TS

Lulot Gardens

N66NT

Oakeshott Avenue

N66HA

Court View

NW51RB

St Albans Villas

N66AB

Hillway

N66JS

Highgate West Hill

NW51HE

Regency Lawn

NW51RL

Highgate

N195DQ

Bertram Street

NW51RE

St Alban's Road

N66AG

Swains Lane

NW51LR

Lissenden Gardens

N66LD

The Grove

N66EP

Hillway

N66ES

Makepeace Avenue

NW51JJ

Bramshill Gardens

N66NL

Highgate West Hill

NW51RJ

St Albans Road

N66HS

Fitzroy Park

N66HX

Fitzroy Park

N66JP

Millfield Place

N66AL

Langbourne Avenue

NW51LP

Gordon House Road

N66QA

Hillway

N66AT

Highgate West Hill

N66AS

Highgate West Hill

N195TU

Sandstone Place

N66NY

Robin Grove

N66JH

Millfield Lane

N66NR

Highgate West Hill

N66PX

Langbourne Avenue

N66QJ

Holly Village

NW51HA

Croftdown Road

N66AJ

Langbourne Avenue

NW51PT

Glenhurst Avenue

NW51LJ

Highgate Road

NW51ET

Brookfield Park

N66EX

Makepeace Avenue

NW51ER

Brookfield Park

N66LH

The Grove

N66PA

Robin Grove

NW51RG

St Albans Road

N66JD

Millfield Lane

N66NS

Oakeshott Avenue

N66DJ

Bisham Gardens

N66JU

The Grove

N195HX

Dartmouth Park Hill

N66HT

Fitzroy Park

NW51JE

Dartmouth Park Hill

N66AF

Makepeace Avenue

N66NU

Highgate West Hill

N195DH

Chester Road

NW51LG

Wesleyan Place

N195TX

Sandstone Place

NW51EL

Croftdown Road

N64RT

Hampstead Lane

N66BU

Highgate West Hill

N66DT

Oakeshott Avenue

NW51JP

Dartmouth Park Avenue

N66DB

Highgate West Hill

N66DS

Oakeshott Avenue

NW51BZ

Arco Walk

N195NX

Dartmouth Park Hill

N195JG

Dartmouth Park Hill

N66ED

Oakeshott Avenue

NW51PN

Highgate

NW51NJ

Gordon House Road

N66DD

Bisham Gardens

N66PS

Langbourne Avenue

NW51JG

Dartmouth Park Hill

N66QH

Bromwich Avenue

NW51QP

Lissenden Gardens

N64RS

Hampstead Lane

NW51PR

Lissenden Gardens

N64RU

Hampstead Lane

N66EH

Highgate West Hill

N66QB

Hillway

N66NA

Merton Lane

NW51EX

Kingswear Road

N66QS

Swains Lane

N66LX

Holly Terrace

N66LS

Highgate West Hill

NW51ES

Brookfield Park

N66LU

Highgate West Hill

N195BU

Raydon Street

N66BH

St Michaels Terrace

NW51HB

Croftdown Road

NW51PP

Lissenden Gardens

N195DF

Chester Road

N66BT

Cobble Mews

N66BL

Bacons Lane

NW51LY

Lissenden Gardens

NW51TR

Highgate Road

N66PJ

Swains Lane

N66DA

Highgate West Hill

N66QX

Swains Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.