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N6 5TA

Southwood Lane

Highgate

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Overview

Postcode N6 5TA 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 low crime levels, with around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 Highgate, about 0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highgate Wood.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Highgate East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,258 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Highgate East has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from N6 5TA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Highgate located about 0 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N6 5TA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

3

Highgate

Northern

Walking directions to Highgate
1 mi

2,3

Archway

Northern

Walking directions to Archway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N6 5TA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHighgate WoodLargeWalking directions to Highgate Wood
0.3 miHighgate Woods FieldsMediumWalking directions to Highgate Woods Fields
0.5 miPond SquareSmallWalking directions to Pond Square

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
11,653.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
15.98(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.2(-51%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.2(-58%)
Burglary
6.95(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.78(-51%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
54.3%
Other White
65
22.34%
Indian
12
4.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
3.78%
Irish
8
2.75%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
204
81.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
4.82%
Level 3 (A level)
11
4.42%
No qualifications
9
3.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.21%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
36.5%
Owns with a mortgage
43
31.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
27.74%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.19%
Other social rented
2
1.46%
Total households: 137

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 5TA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N6 5TA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026Flat 2, Southwood Mansions, Southwood Lane, London, N6 5SZFlatsLeasehold£835,062
02 Sept 2025Flat 3, Southwood Mansions, Southwood Lane, London, N6 5SZFlatsLeasehold£1,065,000
22 May 2025355D, Archway Road, London, N6 4EJFlatsLeasehold£625,000
27 Feb 202615, Bloomfield Road, London, N6 4ETTerracedFreehold£3,080,000
15 Jul 202511A, Bloomfield Road, London, N6 4ETTerracedFreehold£1,650,000

Schools

In the N6 5TA postcode area, located within Highgate East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

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

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableHighgate SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N6 5TA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N6 5TA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miN6 Fresh Market347 Archway Road, London, N6 5AAWalking directions to N6 Fresh Market
0 mi7to11 GrocersArchway Road, Haringey, N6 4EJWalking directions to 7to11 Grocers
0.1 miS&S High Gate StoreArchway Road, Haringey, N6 5AAWalking directions to S&S High Gate Store
0.2 miThe Grocery Post269 Archway Road, London, N6 5BTWalking directions to The Grocery Post
0.2 miNorth Hill Food & WineNorth Hill, Haringey, N6 4ADWalking directions to North Hill Food & Wine

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 5TA, 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 035CE01002007
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N6 5TA

Is N6 5TA (Highgate East) safe?

The area around N6 5TA records about 49 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near N6 5TA?

The median sale price around N6 5TA 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 5TA?

There are 15 schools close to N6 5TA, 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 5TA?

The closest station to N6 5TA is Highgate in TfL zone 3, about 71 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N6 5TA?

N6 5TA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,258 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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