Living in Highbury

Highbury is a leafy suburb, located in the London borough of Islington. Although a little quieter than the nearby Angel and Islington, living in Highbury lets you enjoy London’s social scene without the hustle and bustle of the city centre. 

Area Key Takeouts

Excellent Amenities

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Highbury in a snapshot

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Highbury is famed for being the former home of Arsenal's football stadium.The ground still stands, however the red and white stadium and immaculate pitch have now been traded in for luxurious apartments and a quaint communal garden.

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Highbury & Islington is a London Underground station in Travelcard Zone 2.

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Highbury has appeared in a number of films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral,  Fever Pitch and Mr Bean. 

Demographic

Families, Young Professionals

Attributes

Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Central Location

Safety

As Highbury is such a central area, with an active police presence, the crime rate is low and is deemed to be a safe place to live.

Welcome to Highbury

An attractive neighbourhood with an abundance of local amenities and a welcoming vibe, here are our top picks for living in Highbury.

Relax in Highbury Fields

Highbury fields is Islington's largest park, with 11.75 hectares (29 acres) of open space. As well as parkland, Highbury Fields contains recreational facilities including tennis courts and Highbury Pool. The park also hosts outdoor concerts and festivals during the summer months.

Explore Highbury Barn

At the end of Highbury Fields, you come across a strip called Highbury Barn. This is the perfect spot for food lovers, with upmarket food shops. You’ll find Godfrey’s a premium butcher shop which is famous for their Lincolnshire sausage recipe. On the other side of the road is Mrs Lovell’s Greengrocers, a family run business selling quality fruit, veg, herbs and flowers. 

Watch a game at the Emirates Stadium

The Emirates Stadium replaced Arsenal’s previous home in Highbury for larger grounds. If you’re an Arsenal fan, enjoy the Emirates Stadium through a self-guided stadium tour. You can walk through the stadium at your own pace with the company of an audio guide. The route includes the changing rooms and players’ tunnel.

Highbury

Amenities

Supermarkets
Waitrose , Tesco Express , Sainsbury's Local
Gyms
Fitness First Highbury , Highbury Leisure Centre

Universities

London Metropolitan University Learning Centre
City and Islington College

Transport Links

Tube Station
Highbury and Islington Rail Station
Train Station
Highbury and Islington Rail Station
Bus Services
4, 19, 30, 43, N19, N41, N277

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£3700

Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property

Halls

£1064

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£110

Per month

Wi-Fi

£30

Per month

Council Tax

£1,276.48

Per year

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20Mbps

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£5

Gym membership

£30

Weekly food shop

£30

The best spots in Highbury

For Coffee

Franks Canteen

A trendy spot for coffee, brunch, lunch & dinner.

For Brunch

Cafe Beam

A family run, neighbourhood brunch spot.

For Dinner

Trullo

Delicious Italian-inspired dishes including handmade pasta.

For Drinks

Brewhouse and Kitchen

A cosy, relaxed pub with its own microbrewery.

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Frequently asked questions about Highbury

Is living in Highbury safe?

As Highbury is such a central area, with an active police presence, the crime rate is low and is deemed to be a safe place to live. 

Does Highbury have a tube station?

Highbury & Islington is a London Underground and National Rail interchange station in the London Borough of Islington. It is served by the London Underground's Victoria line and the Great Northern's Northern City Line, as well as the London Overground's East and North London Lines.

What London borough is Highbury in?

Highbury is located in the Borough of Islington.

How much does Council Tax cost in Highbury?

In the borough of Islington, the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is ££1,276.48.

What is the average price of rent in Highbury?

Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for a Highbury property is £3700. 

What is there to do in Highbury?

  • Relax in Highbury Fields
  • Explore Highbury Barn
  • Watch a game at the Emirates Stadium
  • Sample some of the local eateries, pubs and bars

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