You are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing the best places to live in North London. Containing the boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington, and Westminster, North London’s is a true reflection of the city’s diversity. Each of these boroughs offers a diverse selection of properties available, including Victorian, Edwardian, and Georgian buildings. The boroughs are all well connected to the rest of London, so wherever you choose to live you’ll be able to get around with no trouble at all. Home to a population of more than 1.4 million, North London is considered one of the most culturally diverse areas in the UK. Take a look at our pick of some of the best places to live in North London.

Hampstead

One of North London’s most desirable places to live is Hampstead, located in the north-west part of the London Borough of Camden. It offers an abundance of fine bars including its famed Spaniards Inn, well known for visits by poet John Keats and iconic author Charles Dickens. Hampstead Village is an affluent, residential area attracting an eclectic mix of academics, music lovers, and artists. Cafés, restaurants, and charming boutiques adorn the cobblestone streets and nestled alongside is the 790-acre Hampstead Heath, a wild area with over thirty ponds including three bathing ponds. Hampstead is a blissful retreat from chaotic city life, without sacrificing amenities.

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Finsbury Park

Finsbury Park, which covers the three boroughs of Hackney, Haringey, and Islington, is an area rich in its variety. Having recently undergone a great deal of investment and development, it has become a buzzing, multicultural area with an assortment of globally inspired eateries and shops. The namesake park is of course one of the main attractions and covers 110 acres of parkland, with tennis courts, sports pitches, and a boating lake. It is an island of tranquillity in the city; perfect for whiling away the hours on a lazy summer afternoon! For music lovers, the park offers a full calendar of music concerts over the summer months. Fans of Arsenal football club will naturally fit right in here too and there is a feverish dedication to the club amongst locals.

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Highgate and Muswell Hill

Found in the London Borough of Haringey, Highgate and Muswell Hill can best be described as leafy and affluent areas. Surrounded by Highgate Wood, Waterflow Park, Alexandra Park, and Hampstead Heath, there is more than enough green space to explore. As two of the most expensive London suburbs too, they provide a plethora of boutique shops, charming tea rooms, and high-class eateries to choose from. There is a fantastic selection of cosy pubs to be found along Highgate’s old high street, for which the area is famed. With good schools and easy access to the Northern Line, both Highgate and Muswell Hill are great places for families and young professionals alike.

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Camden

Those looking for a blend of creativity, fantastic street food, and a bohemian atmosphere will be drawn to the London Borough of Camden. With some of the best transport links around and attractions including the Jewish Museum, Regent’s Park, and the London Zoo, Camden is really one of the best places to live in North London. At the heart of the borough is Camden Town, a hugely popular area famed for its rich diversity, music scene, and canal-side market, which offers over a thousand eclectic shops and stalls. Property in Camden Town can be on the pricey side, but its vibrant locals, exciting nightlife, and inimitable atmosphere make it all worth it. Music is particularly important to Camden Town locals, with everything from indie bands to legendary artists playing at world-renowned venues such as The Roundhouse, KOKO, and The Jazz Café. Don’t miss the Hawley Arms, the late singer Amy Winehouse’s favourite pub.

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Angel

Thanks to its convenient location, superb restaurants, top bars, and beautiful architecture, Angel is a brilliant place to call home. It is located within the London Borough of Islington and entices homebuyers with its numerous independent boutiques and thriving nightlife. If you want to be close to the action but avoid the tourist traps, then Angel is a great choice. However, all this comes at a price and you should be prepared to pay a handsome fee for property here.

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Archway

If you are looking for an affordable, up-and-coming area, why not consider Archway? Located in the London Borough of Islington, Archway is a developing residential area ideal for young professionals. It offers plenty in the way of of fashionable cafés, varied restaurants, and has a new square where numerous events are held. For the quieter side of life, Archway caters to this brilliantly with a wide selection of cosy pubs, but with more than a few gastropubs to choose from if you want a bit to eat too. Thanks to its proximity to Highgate and wider Islington, living in Archway means you’re never that far away from excellent entertainment options.

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