Highbury Barn Area Guide
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Living in Highbury Barn
Highbury Barn is a small pocket of North London which makes up part of the London Borough of Islington. Highbury Barn has many fine examples of Victorian and Edwardian properties located on quiet suburban streets. Even though Highbury Barn is not far from central London, it has managed to retain a unique sense of a close community. This sense of community appeals to many people who choose to buy or rent a home in Highbury Barn and is a result of the independent shops and cafes to be found on Highbury Park.
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What is it like to live in Highbury Barn?
What is it like to live in Highbury Barn?
Highbury Barn attracts many young professionals who work in the City. However, over recent years, more first-time buyers and families are moving into the area, attracted by the availability of comparatively affordable housing, the expansive green areas of Highbury Fields, and a great choice of local schools. Highbury Barn is also well-served by public transport with three underground stations – Highbury and Islington, Arsenal and Holloway Road only a short walk away. Located just North of the Islington/Highbury divide of St Pauls Road and Highbury Corner, property offers better value than its salubrious neighbour.
Home of the Arsenal F.C.
Home of the Arsenal F.C.
Highbury Barn is also close to the Emirates Stadium, the home of Arsenal F.C. However living in Highbury is not all about football. Highbury Barn is a magnet for people wanting to live centrally but also wanting the community benefit of being close to local schools, independent shops and boutiques. Added to that, Highbury Barn is close to the fashionable Upper Street, Islington with its great selection of high-street brands, pubs, and markets.
5 interesting facts about Highbury Barn
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There is the Highbury Clock in Highbury Barn which dates from 1897 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign.
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There used to be an observatory in Highbury Barn in the 18th Century.
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Highbury Barn was an actual barn that became a popular entertainment venue in the 19th Century which could hold over 3,000 people.
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At the time of writing, The Emirates Stadium in Highbury is the third-largest football stadium in England.
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The art-deco façade of the previous Arsenal home has kept its iconic appearance and has now been converted into residential flats.
Residential properties in Highbury Barn
Residential properties in Highbury Barn
Victorian architecture features prominently in Highbury Barn with some of the best examples on the quiet, leafy, Highbury Hill. Many of the Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses have been converted into luxury flats that attract City professionals and couples. There are also many prime examples of large townhouses which are perfect for larger families who are looking to buy or rent in North London.
Properties in Highbury Barn tend to offer better value for money than nearby Islington and Camden Town. This has led to a property boom in the area which, has led to a surge in property values. The boom in the property market is in part due to the redevelopment of the former Arsenal Stadium which has produced several hundred new apartments known as Highbury Stadium Square which has retained some Grade II Listed features of the original stadium, and where what used to be the players’ tunnel is now a hallway leading to large communal gardens. The gardens themselves sit on what used to be the actual football pitch.
Public transport
Public transport
Quick travel times from Highbury Barn to the centre of London make it an ideal location for commuters. The closest Tube stations to Highbury Barn are Arsenal stadium, Holloway Road, and Highbury & Islington, which is also connected to the Overground rail network.
There are also plenty of buses to choose from that provide public transport to most areas of London.
Where to relax in Highbury Barn
Where to relax in Highbury Barn
The most notable large green area in Highbury Barn is the popular Highbury Fields. This is nearly 30 acres in size and gives local residents time away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life. There are tennis courts; pathways, a café, and children’s play area.
Just to the north of Highbury barn is Finsbury Park which has fine gardens and hosts open-air concerts every year.
What’s to do in Highbury Barn?
What’s to do in Highbury Barn?
There is plenty to do in Highbury Barn without having to travel into central London. Close by are popular areas like Camden Town and Islington which have many fashionable fine-dining restaurants, pubs, cocktail bars, and clubs.
Highbury Barn is also near some great theatres like The Almeida, The Little Angel Theatre, and The King’s Head.
Schools in Highbury Barn
Schools in Highbury Barn
The choice of well-performing schools is one of the reasons that many families choose to pick Highbury Barn as a place to live. According to Ofsted reports, the surrounding areas to Highbury Barn have highly rated educational facilities offering first-class primary and secondary education.
Local amenities in Highbury Barn
