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About

Highgate ward is located in the London Borough of Haringey, covering the northern part of the Highgate area. It borders Camden to the south and Barnet to the west. The ward includes landmarks such as Highgate Cemetery, known for its historic graves and Gothic architecture, and parts of Hampstead Heath, offering green space and walking trails. The area has a mix of residential streets, local shops, and cafes, with a focus on independent businesses.

Transport links include the Northern Line at Highgate station, providing access to central London. The ward has a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian homes to modern developments. Schools like Highgate Primary and Highgate Wood Secondary serve the community. The area retains a village-like feel, with a strong sense of local identity and community events.

Area overview

On average Highgate has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Highgate is £77,705 per year. There are 5 schools in Highgate: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Highgate Population
12,764
Population density
4,614.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,465
50.65%
Other White
2,708
21.22%
Other
532
4.17%
Indian
455
3.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
394
3.09%
Total population: 12,764

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,000
34.64%
Owns outright
1,512
26.19%
Owns with a mortgage
1,415
24.51%
Social rents from council
402
6.96%
Other social rented
235
4.07%
Total households: 5,773

Property prices in Highgate

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 in Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £6,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highgate 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£3,185,000
Flats97£585,000
Semi-Detached10£1,928,000
Terraced23£1,500,000

10 years median price trend in Highgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highgate.

Data Sources

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