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.
HIGHGATE WEST HILL, N6 6NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE WEST HILL, N6 6NU.
375
42
£ 60,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Brookfield Primary School
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
William Ellis School
Parliament Hill School
Hargrave Park Primary School
St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Aloysius RC College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: N66NU · Data under Open Government Licence