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N6 6EJ

Makepeace Avenue

Highgate

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Overview

Postcode N6 6EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Highgate ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Highgate West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highgate West is £77,800 per year. The nearest station is Gospel Oak, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Waterlow Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Highgate West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Highgate West has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Highgate West is £77,800 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N6 6EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Highgate West near N6 6EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Gospel Oak located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N6 6EJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

Gospel Oak

Overground

Walking directions to Gospel Oak
0.7 mi

2,3

Archway

Northern

Walking directions to Archway
0.8 mi

2

Tufnell Park

Northern

Walking directions to Tufnell Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N6 6EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWaterlow ParkLargeWalking directions to Waterlow Park
0.5 miGrove Terrace SquaresSmallWalking directions to Grove Terrace Squares
0.5 miPond SquareSmallWalking directions to Pond Square

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
4,577.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
20.01(+100%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.49(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.56(-50%)
Burglary
12.27(+124%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.33(+81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
58.59%
Other White
81
24.85%
Other
20
6.13%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
3.07%
Irish
6
1.84%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
195
73.31%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.65%
No qualifications
7
2.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
1.88%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
51.2%
Owns with a mortgage
43
34.4%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4%
Social rents from council
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Highgate

Median price£780,000
Price per sq ft£1,002
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£525K – £1.6M

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £780,000 (about £1,002 per square foot) in Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £282,500 up to £25,900,000.

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
Detached10£4,490,000£1,400
Terraced13£1,950,000£1,141
Semi-Detached3£1,742,000£1,079
Flats57£620,000£920

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£2,300,000£625,000£1,325,000£2,250,000
2017£3,750,000£592,500£2,750,000£1,462,500
2018£1,800,000£660,500£1,880,000£1,557,500
2019£2,205,000£552,500£2,662,500£1,547,500
2020£2,455,000£640,000£2,015,000£1,550,000
2021£2,817,500£629,000£2,020,000£1,550,000
2022£7,125,000£577,000£4,050,000£1,950,000
2023£3,795,000£612,500£2,762,500£2,112,500
2024£4,100,000£645,000£2,087,500£1,862,500
2025£3,575,000£608,750£3,375,000£1,915,000
2026£4,580,000£615,000£1,650,000£2,450,000
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£1,105£817£896£921
2017£1,187£930£1,109£941
2018£1,153£832£1,011£979
2019£1,062£861£1,308£952
2020£1,322£889£1,058£1,004
2021£1,302£930£1,195£970
2022£1,919£914£1,415£1,098
2023£1,572£912£1,142£1,117
2024£1,206£910£1,271£1,032
2025£1,479£942£1,251£1,177
2026£1,373£860£964£1,152
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N6 6EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N6 6EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 202521, Makepeace Avenue, London, N6 6ELTerracedFreehold£1,300,000
17 Apr 20257, Makepeace Avenue, London, N6 6ELDetachedFreehold£2,100,000
25 Mar 202525, Makepeace Avenue, London, N6 6ELTerracedFreehold£2,350,000
18 Sept 202517, Oakeshott Avenue, London, N6 6NTDetachedFreehold£2,650,000
22 Sept 20254, Robin Grove, London, N6 6NYDetachedFreehold£4,400,000

Schools

In the N6 6EJ postcode area, located within Highgate West, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N6 6EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBrookfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryLa Sainte Union Catholic Secondary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryWilliam Ellis SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N6 6EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N6 6EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express23-25 Swain's Lane, London, N6 6QXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miNisa LocalCroftdown Road, Camden, N19 5BUWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miTesco Express32-34 Highgate High Street, London, N6 5JGWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district (2025-26).

Band A£1,404
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,873
Band D£2,107
Band E£2,575
Band F£3,043
Band G£3,511
Band H£4,213

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 6EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anna Francesca Wright

Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Camron Aref-Adib

Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Lorna Jane Russell

Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Tulip Siddiq

Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHampstead and HighgateE14001265
WardHighgateE05013661
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Highgate WestE02000166
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 001CE01000909
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N6 6EJ

Is N6 6EJ (Highgate West) safe?

The area around N6 6EJ records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N6 6EJ?

The median sale price around N6 6EJ in Highgate West is £780,000 (about £1,002 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N6 6EJ?

There are 20 schools close to N6 6EJ, including Brookfield Primary School (Good), La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School (Good) and William Ellis School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N6 6EJ?

The closest station to N6 6EJ is Gospel Oak in TfL zone 2, about 986 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N6 6EJ?

N6 6EJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,437 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N6 6EJ (Highgate West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering N6 6EJ is Tulip Siddiq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anna Francesca Wright (Labour Party), Camron Aref-Adib (Labour Party) and Lorna Jane Russell (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.