Hampstead (NW3) vs Highgate (N6)
The two grandes dames of north London, leafy, expensive, family-favoured. Both have Heath access, top private schools and equivalent price levels. Choosing between them is mostly down to which side of Heath you grew up on.
Side-by-side detail
| Metric | Hampstead (NW3) | Highgate (N6) |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | £1,386,408 | £584,075 |
| Median sale price | £590,000 | £203,500 |
| Sample size | 103 sales | 26 sales |
| Crime incidents (recent) | 735 | 592 |
| Avg EPC score | n/a | n/a |
| Avg annual energy cost | n/a | n/a |
| Local authority | Barnet | Barnet |
| Country | England | England |
Bottom line
Hampstead (NW3) is busier, more urban-village; Highgate (N6) is quieter, more set-piece. NW3 has the better Tube connectivity (Northern Line direct). N6 has the better state schools (Highgate Wood, La Sainte Union). Property mix differs: NW3 has more mansion-block flats; N6 more period houses. Prices broadly the same. The right answer depends on how often you go into central London.
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Hampstead (NW3)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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Highgate (N6)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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