Postcode Analysis Camden, London

HIGHGATE WEST HILL, N6 6NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE WEST HILL, N6 6NU.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 60,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: N6 6NU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates N6 6NU — age 42, 80% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N6 6NU is a well-regarded residential area on Highgate West Hill, 0.2km from Parliament Hill in Camden. Administratively it sits within Highgate ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For serious buyers, N6 6NU is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for N6 6NU are sourced from Output Area E00004499 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N6 6NU. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.7%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around N6 6NU is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour49
Shoplifting23
Violence and sexual offences23
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Brookfield Primary School

Good405 pupils0.6 km
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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

Good909 pupils0.6 km
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William Ellis School

Requires Improvement891 pupils0.7 km
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Parliament Hill School

Good1213 pupils0.8 km
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Hargrave Park Primary School

Good384 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good454 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils1.0 km
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St Aloysius RC College

Good636 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Oak Tree Cafe0.7 km
  • Namaaste Highgate0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Chango0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Kalendar0.4 km
  • Brooksby News Agents0.7 km
  • Highgate Butchers0.7 km
  • M Simmonds0.5 km
  • Meg's News0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Angel Inn0.7 km
  • The Dukes Head0.7 km
  • The Bull And Last Pub0.8 km
  • Flask Tavern0.5 km
  • Gatehouse0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bottle0.7 km
  • Turquoise Kitchen Highgate0.7 km
  • Lolas Bar0.5 km
  • Giggly Pig0.7 km
  • CITRO0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gospel Oak1.1 km
  • Hampstead Heath1.4 km
  • Upper Holloway1.6 km