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Highgate West

About

Highgate West is a residential area in the London Borough of Camden, known for its leafy streets and historic architecture. The area is bordered by Hampstead Heath to the west, offering easy access to green spaces. Many properties here are Victorian and Edwardian houses, often set back from quiet, tree-lined roads. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, particularly around Highgate Village.

The area has strong transport links, with Archway and Highgate Underground stations nearby. Schools in Highgate West are well-regarded, attracting families to the area. The mix of period homes and proximity to open spaces gives it a suburban feel while remaining close to central London. Cultural landmarks like Highgate Cemetery add to the area's character.

Area overview

On average Highgate West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Highgate West is £60,700 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.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

113

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Highgate West Population

7,745

Population density

2,561.3 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £797,500 in Highgate West area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £8,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£3,622,500	£2,700,000	£2,912,500	£4,223,750	£5,225,000
Flats	56	£608,750	£373,750	£482,250	£937,000	£1,335,000
Semi-Detached	1	£2,000,000	£2,000,000	£2,000,000	£2,000,000	£2,000,000
Terraced	13	£2,350,000	£642,000	£1,400,000	£3,830,000	£6,400,000

10 years median price trend in Highgate West

All postcodes in Highgate West

NW51PR

Lissenden Gardens

N66DT

Oakeshott Avenue

N66EA

Oakeshott Avenue

N66LU

Highgate West Hill

N66NR

Highgate West Hill

N66QS

Swain's Lane

NW51LH

Mortimer Terrace

NW51PQ

Lissenden Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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