Haringey · London
In short: In 2026, the average home in Muswell Hill (Haringey) costs about £700k to buy or £2050/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport, with a typical commute of about 35 minutes to central London. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Muswell Hill sits in the comfortable middle - enough going on without the weekend chaos. Crime perception here is among the best we track.
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Day to day, Muswell Hill 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, a synagogue, a big park and a pool or leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Muswell Hill tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £700k - 27% above the London average of £553k |
| Renting a 2-bed | about £2050 per month |
| Indicative household income to buy | about £140k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Muswell Hill scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.
Around £700k on average to buy (27% above the London average) and roughly £2050 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £140k with a 10% deposit.
Muswell Hill scores 5/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 35 minutes.