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NW3 7JR

Highgate

Camden

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Overview

Postcode NW3 7JR 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 high crime levels, with around 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 Highgate, about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Highgate West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,415 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Highgate West has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% 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 NW3 7JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Highgate West near NW3 7JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Highgate located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW3 7JR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
1 mi

3

Highgate

Northern

Walking directions to Highgate

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
310.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
23.72(+153%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.98(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.36(-47%)
Other theft
12.48(+9%)
Burglary
10.61(+94%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
67.28%
Other White
60
18.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
3.36%
Irish
7
2.14%
Other
6
1.83%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
193
66.1%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
7.53%
No qualifications
15
5.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.45%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
49.65%
Owns with a mortgage
33
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.38%
Other forms of private rent
12
8.39%
Other social rented
4
2.8%
Total households: 143

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 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 7JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 7JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202552, Hampstead Lane, London, NW3 7JPOtherFreehold£11,300,000
08 Aug 2025Huxley House, 57B, The Bishops Avenue, London, N2 0BHOtherFreehold£15,000,000
22 Jul 20253, Canons Close, London, N2 0BHDetachedFreehold£6,250,000
15 May 2025Dane Cottage, Winnington Road, London, N2 0TTDetachedFreehold£4,000,000
14 Feb 20254, Sheldon Avenue, London, N6 4JTDetachedFreehold£6,100,000

Schools

In the NW3 7JR postcode area, located within Highgate West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW3 7JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miNot applicableAnnemount SchoolOther independent school

N/A

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

Outstanding

0.8 miNot applicableThe King Alfred SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 NW3 7JR, 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 001EE01000913
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW3 7JR

Is NW3 7JR (Highgate West) safe?

The area around NW3 7JR records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 NW3 7JR?

The median sale price around NW3 7JR 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 NW3 7JR?

There are 9 schools close to NW3 7JR, including Annemount School, St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (Outstanding) and The King Alfred School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW3 7JR?

The closest station to NW3 7JR is Highgate in TfL zone 3, about 1,596 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW3 7JR?

NW3 7JR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,415 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW3 7JR (Highgate West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW3 7JR 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.