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N6 5LE

Hornsey Lane

Highgate

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Overview

Postcode N6 5LE is located in a major urban area, within the Highgate ward of Haringey in the London region, and forms part of the Highgate East area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highgate East is £89,916 per year. The nearest station is Archway, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Waterlow Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Highgate East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Highgate East has a high crime rate, with approximately 99 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Highgate East is £89,916 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from N6 5LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Highgate East near N6 5LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Archway located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N6 5LE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2,3

Archway

Northern

Walking directions to Archway
0.6 mi

3

Highgate

Northern

Walking directions to Highgate
0.6 mi

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N6 5LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWaterlow ParkLargeWalking directions to Waterlow Park
0.4 miHillside ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Park
0.4 miGirdlestone ParkSmallWalking directions to Girdlestone Park

Area Profile

Population
142
Population density
26,792.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
79.92(+700%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.8(-36%)
Vehicle crime
19.8(+111%)
Burglary
14.85(+171%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.32(-58%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
65
46.43%
Other White
43
30.71%
Irish
6
4.29%
Other Asian
5
3.57%
African
5
3.57%
Total population: 140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
71.63%
Level 3 (A level)
16
11.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
6.38%
No qualifications
5
3.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
3.55%
Total 16+ residents: 141

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
74.03%
Owns with a mortgage
8
10.39%
Owns outright
7
9.09%
Other social rented
2
2.6%
Shared ownership
1
1.3%
Total households: 77

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 5LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N6 5LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 202620, Hornsey Lane, London, N6 5LXTerracedFreehold£1,535,000
10 Dec 2025Flat 4, 16 - 18, Hornsey Lane, London, N6 5LXFlatsLeasehold£445,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 1A, 16 - 18, Hornsey Lane, London, N6 5LXFlatsLeasehold£435,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 3, 22, Hornsey Lane, London, N6 5LXFlatsLeasehold£535,000
28 Mar 202524A, Hornsey Lane, London, N6 5LXFlatsLeasehold£435,000

Schools

In the N6 5LE postcode area, located within Highgate East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N6 5LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt Aloysius RC CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableChanning SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N6 5LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N6 5LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miArchway ExpressHighgate Hill, Islington, N19 5NLWalking directions to Archway Express
0.2 miA1 Food & WineIslington, N19 3TXWalking directions to A1 Food & Wine
0.2 miMurugan Cash & CarryArchway Road, Haringey, N6 5BLWalking directions to Murugan Cash & Carry
0.3 miJZ Food & WineArchway Road, Haringey, N6 5BAWalking directions to JZ Food & Wine
0.3 miTesco Express32-34 Highgate High Street, London, N6 5JGWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 5LE, 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)Highgate EastE02000431
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Haringey 035DE01002009
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N6 5LE

Is N6 5LE (Highgate East) safe?

The area around N6 5LE records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near N6 5LE?

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

What schools are near N6 5LE?

There are 20 schools close to N6 5LE, including St Aloysius RC College (Good), Channing School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N6 5LE?

The closest station to N6 5LE is Archway in TfL zone 2,3, about 601 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N6 5LE?

N6 5LE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N6 5LE (Highgate East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering N6 5LE 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).