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About

Highgate ward is located in the north of Haringey, bordering the London Borough of Camden. The area is largely residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian houses, with some modern apartment developments. It includes the eastern slopes of the Highgate Hill area and stretches towards the Archway Road.

The ward contains a significant portion of the historic Highgate Cemetery, a key local landmark. Waterlow Park, with its ponds and formal gardens, provides substantial green space. The local economy centres on Highgate Village, with its independent shops and services, distinct from the more commercial Archway area to the south.

Area overview

On average Highgate has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 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 per household in Highgate is £95,557 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. Highgate is home to around 12,764 people, with a population density of about 4,614.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.03(-24%)
Vehicle crime
21.23(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.84(-22%)
Burglary
13.87(+150%)
Shoplifting
10.11(0%)
London average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,628
71.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,004
9.35%
No qualifications
739
6.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
715
6.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
321
2.99%
Total 16+ residents: 10,742

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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 in Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £299,000 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
Flats100£600,000
Semi-Detached9£1,906,000
Terraced20£1,537,775

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: 16/01/2026.