Moving to Highgate: N6 in 2026
Highgate is one of the small group of London neighbourhoods that genuinely feel like villages within the city. Set on top of one of the highest points in inner London, separated from the rest of North London by Hampstead Heath, Waterlow Park, and Highgate Wood, it retains a distinctive character — Georgian and early Victorian houses on the Hill, narrower Victorian streets sloping down toward Crouch End and Tufnell Park, and a single small high street (Highgate High Street) that runs more like a 19th-century village than a 21st-century London neighbourhood. Here is the practical guide to moving in.
Highgate's Neighbourhoods
The Village and High Street (N6): The historic heart of Highgate, organised around Pond Square and the High Street. Georgian terraces and listed buildings dominate. Prices here are among the highest in North London.
The Grove and West Hill (N6): Large detached and semi-detached houses on streets running off Highgate Hill toward Hampstead. The most prestigious residential addresses in the postcode — multi-million-pound family homes are routine.
Highgate West (N6): The leafy western fringe bordering Hampstead Heath. Edwardian and inter-war family houses, popular with academics and professionals.
Dartmouth Park (NW5): Technically south of N6 but consistently treated as "Highgate-adjacent" — Victorian terraces, leafy streets, strong family community.
Holly Lodge Estate (N6): A 1920s mock-Tudor estate on the southern slope of Highgate Hill — distinctive and tightly held. Family-focused, with strong neighbourhood community.
Transport from Highgate
- Highgate (Northern line, Zone 3): Direct to King's Cross in 12 minutes, Bank in 22 minutes
- Archway (Northern line, Zone 2): Southern edge — faster journey times into central London
- Hampstead Heath (London Overground): West of Highgate, useful for the western residents
- Multiple bus routes connecting Highgate to Hampstead, Camden, and Finsbury Park
Highgate Schools
Highgate has one of the most concentrated clusters of high-performing schools in North London. State primaries include Highgate Primary, Coleridge, and St Michael's CE Primary — all heavily oversubscribed. Secondary state options include Acland Burghley and Highgate Wood. The independent sector dominates the secondary scene: Highgate School (co-educational, day and boarding), Channing School (girls'), and North Bridge House. Many Highgate families also consider University College School (UCS) in Hampstead.
Hampstead Heath and Green Space
Highgate's defining geographical advantage is its access to Hampstead Heath, Waterlow Park, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Wood. The combination represents one of the largest contiguous green spaces in inner London — over 600 acres of mixed woodland, ponds, and managed parkland. This is the single biggest reason Highgate property has held its premium relative to comparable Zone 2/3 neighbourhoods.
Property Prices in Highgate 2026
Highgate's market sits among the most resilient in London. Two-bedroom Edwardian conversion flats £700,000–£1.1m. Three-bedroom family houses £1.6m–£2.5m. Larger detached houses on The Grove and West Hill routinely transact £4m–£10m+, with several streets seeing transactions above £15m. The rental market is consistently strong, with three-bedroom family houses letting £4,500–£8,000 per month.
Practical Move-In Considerations
Highgate's combination of narrow Georgian streets and steep gradients makes it one of the more demanding parts of London to move into:
- Narrow Georgian streets: Around the Village and the Grove, many roads cannot accommodate full-size removal vehicles. Luton vans are standard; we sometimes use multiple smaller vehicles for larger moves.
- Gradient: Highgate Hill is one of the steepest residential roads in inner London. Crew planning includes additional handlers for moves onto particularly steep streets.
- Camden CPZ enforcement: Most of Highgate is in Camden's Controlled Parking Zone. Parking suspensions required 5–7 working days in advance.
- Listed buildings: Georgian and early Victorian houses in the Village are often listed — narrow doorways, original staircases, and protected features mean that large furniture sometimes requires external hoisting.
- Conservation area rules: External alterations (signage, hoarding) need extra coordination in the conservation area.
Metro City Moves handles all parking suspensions and access coordination for Highgate moves. Request a fixed-price quote for your N6 move today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highgate a good place to live in 2026?
Consistently ranked among London's most desirable Zone 3 neighbourhoods — village feel, Heath access, schools, and a strong community.
What postcode is Highgate?
N6 covers the heart of Highgate. The wider area extends into NW5 (Dartmouth Park) and N19 (Archway side).
How much does a Highgate move cost?
Family house moves in Highgate typically £1,200–£2,800 depending on volume, packing, and access complexity. Flat moves £450–£1,100. Request a quote.
How do I book a Highgate move?
Metro City Moves covers all N6 postcodes and the wider Highgate area. Request a free quote online or call 07346595376.