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 miles8.5 km
- Islington 3.1 miles5 km
- City of Westminster 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Bexley 15 miles24.2 km
- Luton 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Sutton 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Croydon 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Slough 20.5 miles33 km
- Harrow 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Watford 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Harlow 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Stevenage 21.9 miles35.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Fortis Green Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Highgate Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hornsey Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Crouch End Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Alexandra Park Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Bounds Green Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Hillrise Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- East Finchley Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Haringey Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Noel Park Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Stroud Green Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Junction Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
Example postcodes in Muswell Hill
N10 3DG, N22 7BA, N10 3QE, N10 3RQ, N10 3TH, N10 3TP, N10 3RR, N10 2JR, N10 3RJ … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 10.2 miles16.4 km
- London Heathrow Airport 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Alexandra Palace Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Hornsey Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 6 miles9.6 km
Hotels near Muswell Hill Ad
- Dao by Dorsett North London 4 1 mile1.6 km
- The Bull & Last 2 miles3.2 km
- Henrys Townhouse Marylebone 5 5 miles8.1 km
- The Connaught, Maybourne Hotel Collection 5 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Covent Garden Hotel 5 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Pillar Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Soho Hotel 5 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Haymarket Hotel 5 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Dorchester 5 5.6 miles8.9 km
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 miles1.1 km
- Arsenal Stadium Stadium 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Emirates Stadium Stadium 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Middlesex University University 2.7 miles4.4 km
- White Hart Lane Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 3.7 miles6 km
- British Library Library 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 4.2 miles6.8 km