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Muswell Hill North

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About

Muswell Hill North is a residential area characterised by its elevated position on a ridge, offering extensive views across London. The housing stock is largely composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, alongside interwar semis. Alexandra Park and the adjacent Palace provide a significant green space with a boating lake and conservation area. The area maintains a distinct village atmosphere, centred around its Broadway.

The local economy is supported by independent shops, cafes, and several well-regarded schools. Public transport is focused on bus routes connecting to surrounding Tube and rail stations. The area is notably home to the historic Muswell Hill Broadway, with its preserved facade and clock tower. The topography creates a network of steep, tree-lined streets that define the neighbourhood's quiet, suburban character.

Area overview

On average Muswell Hill North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Muswell Hill North is £104,491 per year. There are 7 schools in Muswell Hill North: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Muswell Hill North is home to around 6,418 people, with a population density of about 8,533.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Muswell Hill North Population
6,418
Population density
8,533.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
16.2(+67%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.78(-58%)
Shoplifting
11.22(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.35(-65%)
Burglary
4.52(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,418
53.26%
Other White
1,462
22.78%
Other
264
4.11%
Irish
173
2.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
166
2.59%
Total population: 6,417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,394
65.32%
Level 3 (A level)
665
12.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
453
8.72%
No qualifications
335
6.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
169
3.25%
Total 16+ residents: 5,196

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
873
33.4%
Owns with a mortgage
818
31.29%
Owns outright
681
26.05%
Other social rented
129
4.93%
Social rents from council
58
2.22%
Total households: 2,614

Property prices in Muswell Hill North

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £712,500 in Muswell Hill North area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £2,785,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Muswell Hill North 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 Muswell Hill North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£2,650,000
Flats42£480,000
Semi-Detached8£1,681,250
Terraced15£1,500,000

10 years median price trend in Muswell Hill North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Muswell Hill North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.