Area guide — N10
Moving to Muswell Hill
Homes in Muswell Hill sold for an average of £958,500 over the last 12 months, around 36% above the wider London average. Edwardian avenues fanning out from a proper broadway, with Alexandra Palace views — famously tube-less, which keeps it villagey and keeps buyers loyal. A typical purchase takes 12–16 weeks and costs around £44,350 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 12–16 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Up 5.3% on the year, from 240 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £550,500 | |
| Terraced | £1,465,500 | |
| Semi-detached | £1,428,500 | |
| Detached | £2,401,500 |
Flats make up 57% of sales here, which pulls the headline average below the house figures.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Muswell Hill a good place to buy?
Prices rose 5.3% over the last 12 months, across 240 recorded sales. Edwardian avenues fanning out from a proper broadway, with Alexandra Palace views — famously tube-less, which keeps it villagey and keeps buyers loyal.
What do homes cost in Muswell Hill?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £958,500 — around 36% above the wider London average. Flats average £550,500, terraced houses average £1,465,500, semis average £1,428,500.
What are moving costs in Muswell Hill?
Buying an average-priced £958,500 home typically costs around £44,350 on top of the price — roughly £39,600 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Muswell Hill?
A typical purchase runs 12–16 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.