Islington · London
Highbury sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos.
Day to day, Highbury gives you a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, churches and a big park.
Based on its profile, Highbury tends to work best for LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £720k — 30% above the London average of £553k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £2300 per month |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £145k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Highbury scores 7/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport. It tends to suit LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.
Around £720k on average to buy (30% above the London average) and roughly £2300 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £145k with a 10% deposit.
Highbury scores 8/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 23 minutes.