Area Guide to Highgate

Our area guide to Highgate gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include , N6

Highgate Overview

The suburban high life. Highgate is located on the north-eastern corner of Hampstead Heath. It is divided between three London boroughs: Haringey to the north, Camden to the south and west, and Islington to the south and east. The postal district for Highgate is N6. It is one of the more expensive suburbs to live in and has an active conservation society, The Highgate Society, to protect its character.

As you travel up Hampstead Lane from the west and Highgate Hill from the south you will notice the red brick Victorian buildings of Highgate School and its adjacent Chapel of St Michael. The school has played a paramount role in the life of the village and has existed on its site since its founding was permitted by letters from Queen Elizabeth I in 1565. Since then many influential men have passed through the school, either Masters or indeed Old Cholmelieans, the name given to old boys of the school. These include T. S. Eliot, who taught the poet laureate John Betjeman there, John Venn the inventor of Venn diagrams, actor Geoffrey Palmer, and most recently the cabinet minister Charles Clarke.

Highgate is noteworthy for its Cemetery and Georgian architecture. It is also the location of Berthold Lubetkin's two Highpoint apartment buildings.

Guide to Highgate transport links:

Trains

• Highgate (Northern Line, National Rail) (Zone 3)

Tubes

• Highgate

Highgate Local Authorities:

Highgate is is represented by Camden Council, Haringey Counci. which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.

Council responsibilities

The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.

• Camden Local Authority: http://www.camden.gov.uk
• Haringey Local Authority: http://www.haringey.gov.uk

Highgate Council Tax Rates:

Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 2 councils covering the Highgate area.

Council tax rates for each Local Authority

Council	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
Camden	£857	£1,000	£1,143	£1,285	£1,571	£1,857	£2,142	£2,571
Haringey	£922	£1,076	£1,230	£1,384	£1,691	£1,999	£2,306	£2,767
English Averages	£761	£888	£1,015	£1,142	£1,396	£1,650	£1,904	£2,285

How much will I have to pay?

Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.

Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate

Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs

Schools in Highgate & Exam Results

Schools in Highgate fall under the Haringey Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Highgate by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.

Local schools within Highgate:

• Primary Schools in Highgate
• Secondary Schools in Highgate
• Colleges in Highgate
• Sixth Form Schools in Highgate