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N6 5AF

Shepherds Hill

Highgate

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Overview

Postcode N6 5AF is located in a major urban area, within the Highgate ward of Haringey in the London region, and forms part of the Crouch End West area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crouch End West is £99,204 per year. The nearest station is Highgate, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Shepherds Hill Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Crouch End West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,993 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Crouch End West has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Crouch End West is £99,204 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from N6 5AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Crouch End West near N6 5AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Highgate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N6 5AF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Highgate

Northern

Walking directions to Highgate
0.8 mi

2,3

Archway

Northern

Walking directions to Archway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N6 5AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miShepherds Hill GardensSmallWalking directions to Shepherds Hill Gardens

Area Profile

Population
208
Population density
6,786.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
17.6(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.73(-56%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.73(-62%)
Other theft
5.87(-49%)
Burglary
4.69(-14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
118
57.56%
Other White
43
20.98%
Caribbean
10
4.88%
Other
6
2.93%
African
5
2.44%
Total population: 205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
68.45%
Level 3 (A level)
18
10.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
8.33%
No qualifications
10
5.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
4.17%
Total 16+ residents: 168

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31
35.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
29.55%
Owns with a mortgage
19
21.59%
Other social rented
9
10.23%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.27%
Total households: 88

Property prices in Highgate

Median price£830,000
Price per sq ft£934
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£578K – £1.5M

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £830,000 (about £934 per square foot) in Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £285,000 up to £7,500,000.

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
Semi-Detached12£2,102,500£1,061
Detached7£2,050,000£996
Terraced28£1,662,500£1,086
Flats84£630,000£862

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£7,200,000£604,000£1,785,000£1,290,000
2017£2,150,000£640,000£1,750,000£1,450,000
2018£2,150,000£630,000£2,100,000£1,463,500
2019£4,200,000£600,000£1,720,000£1,250,000
2020£2,850,000£603,500£2,150,000£1,470,000
2021£3,525,000£597,063£2,000,000£1,255,000
2022£3,709,000£602,500£2,237,500£1,664,238
2023£3,125,000£575,000£2,720,000£1,335,000
2024£4,000,000£627,500£1,910,000£1,387,500
2025£3,030,000£587,500£1,513,500£1,619,500
2026£1,937,500£635,000£2,140,000£1,770,000
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£1,186£882£881£975
2017£757£883£877£952
2018£1,018£837£887£962
2019£1,114£785£867£905
2020£983£810£952£889
2021£1,037£839£924£891
2022£1,111£822£1,038£1,057
2023£1,226£817£1,054£1,073
2024£1,265£832£993£968
2025£1,164£855£1,015£1,053
2026£997£797£852£1,226
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N6 5AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N6 5AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 2025Flat 11, 18, Shepherds Hill, London, N6 5AQFlatsLeasehold£410,000
09 Jul 2025Flat 4, 18, Shepherds Hill, London, N6 5AQFlatsLeasehold£355,000
04 Aug 2025312, Archway Road, London, N6 5ATOtherFreehold£1,450,000
07 Nov 2025Flat C, 286, Archway Road, London, N6 5AUFlatsLeasehold£590,000
21 Aug 202557, Priory Gardens, London, N6 5QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,252,000

Schools

In the N6 5AF postcode area, located within Crouch End West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N6 5AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and NurseryOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableHighgate SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N6 5AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N6 5AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Grocery Post269 Archway Road, London, N6 5BTWalking directions to The Grocery Post
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalHolmesdale Road, Haringey, N6 5THWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miS&S High Gate StoreArchway Road, Haringey, N6 5AAWalking directions to S&S High Gate Store
0.2 miN6 Fresh Market347 Archway Road, London, N6 5AAWalking directions to N6 Fresh Market
0.2 miCo-op FoodArchway Road, Haringey, N6 5ESWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Haringey district.

Band A£1,543
Band B£1,800
Band C£2,057
Band D£2,314
Band E£2,828
Band F£3,342
Band G£3,856
Band H£4,628

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N6 5AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eva Marie Bell

Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Nick Da Costa

Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Scott Emery

Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Tulip Siddiq

Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHaringeyE09000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyHampstead and HighgateE14001265
WardHighgateE05013592
ParishHaringey, unparished areaE43000204
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crouch End WestE02000429
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Haringey 033CE01001987
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N6 5AF

Is N6 5AF (Crouch End West) safe?

The area around N6 5AF records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near N6 5AF?

The median sale price around N6 5AF in Crouch End West is £830,000 (about £934 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N6 5AF?

There are 20 schools close to N6 5AF, including The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery, St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (Outstanding) and Highgate School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N6 5AF?

The closest station to N6 5AF is Highgate in TfL zone 3, about 332 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N6 5AF?

N6 5AF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,993 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N6 5AF (Crouch End West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering N6 5AF is Tulip Siddiq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Eva Marie Bell (Green Party), Nick Da Costa (Liberal Democrats) and Scott Emery (Liberal Democrats).