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Muswell Hill South

About

Muswell Hill South sits on the southern slopes of its namesake hill, primarily characterised by residential streets lined with Edwardian and Victorian terraced houses. The area is defined by its proximity to Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood, ancient woodland fragments that mark its eastern boundary along Muswell Hill Road. Housing transitions towards more varied interwar semis and apartment blocks as it descends towards the Archway Road.

A defining local landmark is the hidden Parkland Walk, a linear greenway on the old railway line, popular for walking and cycling. The area is served by several local shopping parades, such as those on Fortis Green and Dukes Avenue, providing everyday amenities. Its elevated sections offer clear views across north London, with the Alexandra Palace transmitter a constant feature on the skyline.

Area overview

On average Muswell Hill South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Muswell Hill South is £96,068 per year. There are 2 schools in Muswell Hill South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Muswell Hill South is home to around 6,556 people, with a population density of about 6,187.2 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Muswell Hill South Population

6,556

Population density

6,187.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18(-41%)

Shoplifting

17.54(+73%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.63(-38%)

Vehicle crime

12.97(+34%)

Other theft

8.08(-31%)

London average

Demographics

British

3,429

52.29%

Other White

1,449

22.1%

Other

263

4.01%

White and Asian (mixed)

204

3.11%

Irish

179

2.73%

Total population: 6,558

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,697

67.95%

Level 3 (A level)

542

9.96%

No qualifications

445

8.18%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

375

6.89%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

197

3.62%

Total 16+ residents: 5,441

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

919

32.08%

Owns outright

851

29.7%

Owns with a mortgage

768

26.81%

Social rents from council

128

4.47%

Other social rented

117

4.08%

Total households: 2,865

Property prices in Muswell Hill South

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 in Muswell Hill South area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £2,975,000.

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 Muswell Hill South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£615,000	£615,000	£615,000	£615,000	£615,000
Flats	43	£537,850	£296,000	£419,500	£670,000	£998,700
Semi-Detached	10	£1,648,000	£1,381,000	£1,510,000	£2,195,000	£2,896,850
Terraced	12	£1,345,500	£779,750	£1,105,000	£2,257,500	£2,906,250

10 years median price trend in Muswell Hill South

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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