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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 25% 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 3 schools in Highgate West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price£926,900
Price per sq ft£995
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£598K – £1.8M

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £926,900 (about £995 per square foot) in Highgate West area, with individual transactions ranging from £282,500 up to £25,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highgate West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£4,400,000£1,428
Semi-Detached2£2,375,000£1,119
Terraced10£2,015,000£1,106
Flats41£700,000£918

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highgate West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highgate West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,300,000£620,000£1,625,000£2,400,000
2017£3,550,000£647,000£2,600,000£1,800,000
2018£1,750,000£680,000£1,755,000£1,900,000
2019£2,205,000£530,000£2,300,000£1,580,000
2020£3,802,500£600,000£2,015,000£1,550,000
2021£3,150,000£631,250£1,980,000£1,525,000
2022£7,125,000£573,000£5,000,000£2,375,000
2023£4,340,000£635,000£2,762,500£2,612,500
2024£4,100,000£684,000£2,175,000£1,972,500
2025£3,575,000£625,000£3,100,000£1,915,000
2026£700,000£1,650,000£2,450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highgate West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highgate West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,105£881£949£1,110
2017£1,143£929£1,029£909
2018£1,153£836£1,011£967
2019£1,062£860£1,428£957
2020£1,352£882£1,058£989
2021£1,345£920£1,195£1,028
2022£1,919£914£1,543£1,102
2023£1,631£908£1,123£1,142
2024£1,206£901£1,271£1,001
2025£1,479£942£1,274£1,177
2026£860£964£1,152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highgate West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highgate West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.