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About

Highgate ward is located in the northern part of the London Borough of Camden. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian housing. It includes the eastern sections of the historic Highgate Village, known for its steep streets and leafy lanes. The ward contains significant green spaces such as Waterlow Park and the eastern fringe of Hampstead Heath.

A prominent landmark is Highgate Cemetery, the resting place of notable figures including Karl Marx. The area has local shopping parades along Archway Road and Highgate High Street. Its elevated position offers views over central London. The ward is distinct for its network of footpaths and steps connecting its various levels, bypassing the main road network.

Area overview

On average Highgate has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 24.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highgate is £80,297 per year. The median sale price in Highgate is £800,000 (around £999 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £520,000 and £1,600,000. There are 4 schools in Highgate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Highgate is home to around 10,226 people, with a population density of about 3,172.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24.9%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Highgate Population
10,226
Population density
3,172.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.15(-10%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.02(-32%)
Vehicle crime
14.57(+55%)
Other theft
9.58(-16%)
Burglary
7.33(+34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,694
55.69%
Other White
1,591
15.56%
Other
473
4.63%
African
470
4.6%
Bangladeshi
305
2.98%
Total population: 10,225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,286
61.53%
Level 3 (A level)
958
11.15%
No qualifications
874
10.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
701
8.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
416
4.84%
Total 16+ residents: 8,591

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,183
26.59%
Social rents from council
1,147
25.78%
Owns with a mortgage
896
20.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
733
16.48%
Other social rented
327
7.35%
Total households: 4,449

Property prices in Highgate

Median price: £800,000
Price per sq ft: £999
Sales (last 12 months): 69
Typical range (middle 50%): £520K – £1.6M

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £800,000 (about £999 per square foot) in Highgate 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£4,400,000£1,428
Terraced12£1,775,000£1,141
Semi-Detached3£1,650,000£1,079
Flats45£615,000£917

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,300,000£625,000£1,325,000£2,250,000
2017£3,750,000£592,500£2,750,000£1,462,500
2018£1,800,000£660,500£1,880,000£1,557,500
2019£2,205,000£552,500£2,662,500£1,547,500
2020£2,455,000£640,000£2,015,000£1,550,000
2021£2,817,500£629,000£2,020,000£1,550,000
2022£7,125,000£577,000£4,050,000£1,950,000
2023£3,795,000£612,500£2,762,500£2,112,500
2024£4,100,000£645,000£2,087,500£1,862,500
2025£3,575,000£607,500£3,375,000£1,915,000
2026£4,580,000£622,568£1,482,500£1,950,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,105£817£896£921
2017£1,187£930£1,109£941
2018£1,153£832£1,011£979
2019£1,062£861£1,308£952
2020£1,322£889£1,058£1,004
2021£1,302£930£1,195£970
2022£1,919£914£1,415£1,098
2023£1,572£912£1,142£1,117
2024£1,206£910£1,271£1,032
2025£1,479£937£1,251£1,177
2026£1,373£874£1,037£942
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Highgate ward.

Local councillors

Anna Francesca Wright

Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Camron Aref-Adib

Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Lorna Jane Russell

Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party