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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

N195DA

Balmore Street

N66NP

Highgate West Hill

N195HY

Dartmouth Park Hill

NW51QN

Lissenden Gardens

NW37JR

Highgate

N195TR

Lulot Gardens

N66QD

Hillway

N66LR

South Grove

NW51JL

Dartmouth Park Avenue

N66HU

Fitzroy Park

N66AD

Hillway

N195DB

Colva Walk

NW51QY

St Albans Villas

NW51ND

Lissenden Gardens

N66HD

Makepeace Avenue

N66QL

Swains Lane

N66PL

Swains Lane

N66JL

Millfield Lane

N66HN

Highfields Grove

N195HZ

Dartmouth Park Hill

NW51JH

Bramshill Gardens

N66JA

Fitzroy Park

N66HH

Hillway

N195DE

Chester Road

N66EB

Oakeshott Avenue

N64JU

Highgate

N66PR

Langbourne Avenue

NW51TS

Sanderson Close

NW51RD

St Albans Road

NW51RF

Coutts Crescent

N66EJ

Makepeace Avenue

NW51BP

College Lane

NW51EY

Croftdown Road

NW51LZ

Lissenden Gardens

NW51HF

Regency Lawn

N66HP

Fitzroy Park

N66JT

Fitzroy Close

N66ET

Makepeace Avenue

N66JB

Millfield Lane

N66JR

Highgate West Hill

N66AP

Highgate West Hill

NW51EH

Croftdown Road

N66PH

Swains Lane

NW37JN

Winnington Road

N66LT

Witanhurst Lane

N195JF

Dartmouth Park Hill

N195FH

Highgate

NW51BU

Chetwynd Road

N66DX

Oakeshott Avenue

N66JJ

Millfield Lane

N66ND

West Hill Park

N66NH

Highgate West Hill

N66AA

Holly Lodge Gardens

N66EL

Makepeace Avenue

N66BB

South Grove

N66NG

Haversham Place

N195TT

Retcar Place

N66DR

Oakeshott Avenue

N66BJ

South Grove

N66NJ

Highgate West Hill

N66EU

Makepeace Avenue

NW51LH

Mortimer Terrace

NW51PU

Glenhurst Avenue

N66LB

The Grove

NW51QX

Highgate

N195DG

Winscombe Street

NW51RH

St Albans Road

N66NB

Merton Lane

N66BE

South Grove

NW51TF

Carrol Close

N66AH

Hillway

N65JX

Highgate High Street

NW51BN

Highgate Road

N195TZ

Stoneleigh Terrace

N66ER

Makepeace Avenue

N66PU

Langbourne Avenue

N65JR

Highgate High Street

N66DP

Hillway

N66EA

Oakeshott Avenue

N66AR

St Annes Close

NW51LX

Lissenden Gardens

N66HQ

Millfield Lane

N66HL

Hillway

NW51PS

Glenhurst Avenue

N195TY

Stoneleigh Terrace

NW51RN

Highgate

N66BP

South Grove

NW51LN

Gordon House Road

N66PT

Langbourne Avenue

N64NU

Highgate

N66QR

Swains Lane

NW51EU

Kingswear Road

N66BD

Pond Square

N195DJ

Chester Road

NW51PQ

Lissenden Gardens

NW51NA

Lissenden Gardens

NW51EN

Croftdown Road

N66BA

Pond Square

NW51LE

Highgate Road

NW51QU

St Albans Villas

Data Sources

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