| Council | Islington |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🎉 Living for the Weekend🍸 Dinner & Drinks🥐 Village Life |
| Demographics | 🤓 Highly Educated🚸 Young Professional Families🏘️ Renters |
Is Highbury right for you?
Take the quizThe average house price in Highbury is £672,369, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Highbury house price trends over the last 30 years.
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£604,266
£1,597,400
Is Highbury a nice place to live?
Yes, Highbury is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Inner London. It particularly appeals to young professional families. The area has a vibrant social scene, perfect for those who enjoy going out. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Highbury?
Highbury has an average crime rate of 123.1 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Theatre/Concert Hall and Prior Bolton Street, as reported by Metropolitan Police Service.
What are the best schools in Highbury?
Highbury has 157 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Mary Magdalene Academy, Highbury Fields School, Newington Green Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Laycock Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. Note: 8 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Highbury?
Highbury has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (64%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.