Muswell Hill is a leafy, largely residential area on high ground in the north of the London Borough of Haringey. Its elevated position gives long views across London, and it sits alongside green spaces such as the grounds of Alexandra Palace; the neighbourhood is notable for its Edwardian terraces, conservation areas and a strong sense of village-like streetscape.
The local high street is known for independent shops, cafés, pubs and a mix of small businesses, giving the ward a lively but community-focused feel. Historically it expanded in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with suburban development; there is no Underground station in the immediate area, so residents rely on buses and nearby rail or tube links around Wood Green and Highgate, which helps preserve its somewhat relaxed, residential character.
Postcode districts covering Muswell Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 5.3 miles
- Islington 3.1 miles
- City of Westminster 5.3 miles
- Bexley 15 miles
- Luton 24.8 miles
- Sutton 15.9 miles
- Croydon 15.9 miles
- Slough 20.5 miles
- Harrow 8.3 miles
- Watford 12.5 miles
- Harlow 16.4 miles
- Stevenage 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fortis Green Ward 0.6 miles
- Highgate Ward 0.8 miles
- Hornsey Ward 0.8 miles
- Crouch End Ward 0.9 miles
- Alexandra Park Ward 1 mile
- Bounds Green Ward 1.4 miles
- Hillrise Ward 1.4 miles
- East Finchley Ward 1.4 miles
- Haringey Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Noel Park Ward 1.5 miles
- Stroud Green Ward 1.6 miles
- Junction Ward 1.7 miles
Example postcodes in Muswell Hill
N10 3DE, N10 3RX, N10 3DS, N10 3UP, N10 3UE, N10 3PY, N10 2JR, N10 2QR, N10 3QU … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 10.2 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 15.7 miles
- Alexandra Palace Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Hornsey Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 6 miles
Hotels near Muswell Hill Ad
- The Bull & Last 2 miles
- Henrys Townhouse Marylebone 5 5 miles
- The Connaught, Maybourne Hotel Collection 5 5.3 miles
- Covent Garden Hotel 5 5.1 miles
- The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse 3.9 miles
- The Pillar Hotel 4 3.2 miles
- The Soho Hotel 5 5.1 miles
- Haymarket Hotel 5 5.5 miles
- The Rookery 5 4.9 miles
- Batty Langley's 5 5.3 miles
Schools in Muswell Hill
- Muswell Hill Primary School Primary
- St James C of E Primary School Primary
- TreeHouse School Special
Local points of interest
- Alexandra Palace Historic site 0.7 miles
- Arsenal Stadium Stadium 2.6 miles
- Emirates Stadium Stadium 2.6 miles
- Middlesex University University 2.7 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 3.4 miles
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 3.6 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 3.7 miles
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 3.7 miles
- British Library Library 4.1 miles
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 4.2 miles
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 4.2 miles
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 4.2 miles