The ward of Highgate sits on the north‑west edge of the London borough of Haringey in north London, centred on the hilltop around Highgate Village. It’s notable for its leafy streets and elevated views over the city, with easy access to open spaces such as Hampstead Heath and Highgate Wood and the distinctive Victorian landscape of Highgate Cemetery, famous for its historic monuments and notable graves.
Predominantly residential, the area mixes well‑preserved Georgian and Victorian houses with small independent shops, cafés and pubs, and a local economy focused on boutiques and professional services; property prices are among the highest in the borough. Community identity is strong - conservation groups and residents’ associations are active, the history is visible in numerous listed buildings, and good commuter links make it popular with people working in central London.
Postcode districts covering Highgate
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Islington 2.7 miles4.4 km
- City of Westminster 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Bexley 15 miles24.1 km
- Sutton 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Croydon 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Slough 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Harrow 8 miles12.9 km
- Watford 12.4 miles20 km
- Harlow 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Stevenage 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Grays 21.8 miles35.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Muswell Hill Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Crouch End Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Fortis Green Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hillrise Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Junction Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Garden Suburb Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hornsey Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hampstead Town Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- East Finchley Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Tollington Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Kentish Town North Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Gospel Oak Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
Example postcodes in Highgate
N6 5QF, N6 4ND, N6 4AQ, N6 4HH, N6 4JH, N6 5LG, N6 5EH, N6 4AD, N6 4EG … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 10.2 miles16.4 km
- London Heathrow Airport 15 miles24.2 km
- Upper Holloway Station 1 mile1.7 km
- Gospel Oak Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 5.4 miles8.7 km
Hotels near Highgate Ad
- Dao by Dorsett North London 4 1.2 miles2 km
- The Bull & Last 1.3 miles2 km
- Henrys Townhouse Marylebone 5 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Connaught, Maybourne Hotel Collection 5 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse 3.1 miles5 km
- Covent Garden Hotel 5 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Soho Hotel 5 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Dorchester 5 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Haymarket Hotel 5 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Hotel 41 5 5.4 miles8.8 km
Schools in Highgate
- Channing School Independent - all ages
- Highgate Primary School Primary
- St Michael's C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
- The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- Alexandra Palace Historic site 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Emirates Stadium Stadium 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Arsenal Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 3.1 miles5 km
- Middlesex University University 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
- British Library Library 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Sherlock Holmes Museum Museum 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Madame Tussauds Museum 3.7 miles6 km
- Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology Museum 3.8 miles6.1 km