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 miles
- Islington 2.7 miles
- City of Westminster 4.5 miles
- Bexley 15 miles
- Sutton 15.2 miles
- Croydon 15.2 miles
- Slough 19.9 miles
- Harrow 8 miles
- Watford 12.4 miles
- Harlow 17.3 miles
- Stevenage 22.6 miles
- Grays 21.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Muswell Hill Ward 0.8 miles
- Crouch End Ward 1.1 miles
- Fortis Green Ward 1.1 miles
- Hillrise Ward 1.2 miles
- Junction Ward 1.2 miles
- Garden Suburb Ward 1.3 miles
- Hornsey Ward 1.4 miles
- Hampstead Town Ward 1.4 miles
- East Finchley Ward 1.5 miles
- Tollington Ward 1.6 miles
- Kentish Town North Ward 1.7 miles
- Gospel Oak Ward 1.7 miles
Example postcodes in Highgate
N6 4DE, N2 0PL, N6 5FJ, N6 5QT, N6 5AF, N6 5UD, N6 5BQ, N6 5LG, N6 5UU … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 10.2 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 15 miles
- Upper Holloway Station 1 mile
- Gospel Oak Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 5.4 miles
Hotels near Highgate Ad
- The Bull & Last 1.3 miles
- Henrys Townhouse Marylebone 5 4.3 miles
- The Connaught, Maybourne Hotel Collection 5 4.6 miles
- The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse 3.1 miles
- Covent Garden Hotel 5 4.4 miles
- The Soho Hotel 5 4.4 miles
- The Dorchester 5 4.8 miles
- Haymarket Hotel 5 4.8 miles
- Hotel 41 5 5.4 miles
- The Pillar Hotel 4 2.8 miles
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 miles
- Emirates Stadium Stadium 2.4 miles
- Arsenal Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 3.1 miles
- Middlesex University University 3.4 miles
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 3.4 miles
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 3.4 miles
- British Library Library 3.5 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 3.6 miles
- Sherlock Holmes Museum Museum 3.7 miles
- Madame Tussauds Museum 3.7 miles
- Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology Museum 3.8 miles