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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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £770,000 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
Flats51£610,000
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

N195BU

Raydon Street

N66DD

Bisham Gardens

NW51PS

Glenhurst Avenue

NW51BE

Highgate Road

NW51EH

Croftdown Road

NW51JH

Bramshill Gardens

N66HS

Fitzroy Park

N66JL

Millfield Lane

N66QL

Swains Lane

N66QY

Church Walk

NW51JG

Dartmouth Park Hill

NW51JP

Dartmouth Park Avenue

N195DJ

Chester Road

N66NG

Haversham Place

N66PL

Swains Lane

NW51ND

Lissenden Gardens

NW51PU

Glenhurst Avenue

N195BZ

Chester Road

N66LH

The Grove

N66AF

Makepeace Avenue

N66AG

Swains Lane

N66PS

Langbourne Avenue

NW51PN

Highgate

N66BE

South Grove

NW51RH

St Albans Road

N66BB

South Grove

N66PU

Langbourne Avenue

NW51NB

Lissenden Gardens

NW51RL

Highgate

N66HH

Hillway

N66ND

West Hill Park

N66QB

Hillway

NW51JE

Dartmouth Park Hill

NW51QN

Lissenden Gardens

N66HT

Fitzroy Park

NW51PP

Lissenden Gardens

NW51HF

Regency Lawn

NW51LT

Highgate

N195DB

Colva Walk

N66BA

Pond Square

N66AP

Highgate West Hill

NW51JJ

Bramshill Gardens

N66QA

Hillway

N66QH

Bromwich Avenue

N66NH

Highgate West Hill

N66NP

Highgate West Hill

NW51TF

Carrol Close

NW51ET

Brookfield Park

NW51EY

Croftdown Road

NW51QX

Highgate

NW51RN

Highgate

N66DS

Oakeshott Avenue

N66ET

Makepeace Avenue

N66HA

Court View

N66LT

Witanhurst Lane

N66PJ

Swains Lane

N66QR

Swains Lane

N195DQ

Bertram Street

N66AJ

Langbourne Avenue

N66DB

Highgate West Hill

N66JU

The Grove

N66LB

The Grove

NW51RJ

St Albans Road

N66QX

Swains Lane

NW51HE

Regency Lawn

N195DG

Winscombe Street

N66AT

Highgate West Hill

N66DA

Highgate West Hill

N66LD

The Grove

NW51EX

Kingswear Road

NW51HA

Croftdown Road

NW51LY

Lissenden Gardens

N64NU

Highgate

N66AA

Holly Lodge Gardens

N66ED

Oakeshott Avenue

N195HY

Dartmouth Park Hill

N64RU

Hampstead Lane

N66NS

Oakeshott Avenue

NW51EL

Croftdown Road

N66AR

St Annes Close

N66AS

Highgate West Hill

N66HR

The Hexagon

N66PX

Langbourne Avenue

NW51HB

Croftdown Road

NW51QP

Lissenden Gardens

NW51RF

Coutts Crescent

N66LP

South Grove

NW51LN

Gordon House Road

N195TR

Lulot Gardens

N195TY

Stoneleigh Terrace

N66HD

Makepeace Avenue

N66QD

Hillway

N66AL

Langbourne Avenue

N64RT

Hampstead Lane

N66AD

Hillway

N66DX

Oakeshott Avenue

N66PR

Langbourne Avenue

NW51BU

Chetwynd Road

N65JT

Highgate High Street

N66DU

Oakeshott Avenue

Data Sources

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