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Hilldrop

About

Hilldrop is a residential area in Islington, North London, known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses. The neighborhood has a quiet, suburban feel while being close to central London. Local amenities include small independent shops, cafes, and parks like Hilldrop Community Garden, which offers green space for residents.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with nearby stations such as Caledonian Road and Holloway Road providing access to the Tube. Hilldrop is also within walking distance of larger shopping areas like Camden and Holloway. Its proximity to schools and universities makes it popular with families and students. The community has a low-key atmosphere, with a focus on local events and neighborhood initiatives.

Area overview

On average Hilldrop has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 47.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hilldrop is £55,600 per year. There are 4 schools in Hilldrop: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

105

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

47.9%

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

Hilldrop Population

8,682

Population density

14,966.4 per km²

Demographics

British

3,149

36.27%

Other White

1,505

17.34%

African

849

9.78%

Other

667

7.68%

Caribbean

360

4.15%

Total population: 8,681

Housing

Social rents from council

1,358

35.19%

Private landlord or letting agency

984

25.5%

Owns with a mortgage

529

13.71%

Other social rented

499

12.93%

Owns outright

337

8.73%

Total households: 3,859

Property prices in Hilldrop

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Hilldrop area, with individual transactions ranging from £226,000 up to £2,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	44	£492,500	£272,000	£386,250	£593,750	£792,500
Semi-Detached	3	£2,130,000	£843,000	£1,415,000	£2,190,000	£2,238,000
Terraced	6	£772,250	£690,000	£726,125	£929,656	£1,180,719

10 years price trend in Hilldrop

All postcodes in Hilldrop

N70PH

Tufnell Park Road

N70QN

Hilldrop Road

N70QP

Hilldrop Road

N76HP

Hilldrop

N195AS

Brecknock Road

N70FJ

Dalmeny Avenue

N70QR

Hilldrop Road

N79EQ

Corporation Street

N70EQ

Carleton Road

N70DS

Tufnell Park Road

N70HL

Hilldrop

N70JF

Hilldrop Crescent

N70PJ

Central Street

N70LU

Bakers Field

N79EN

Corporation Street

N79LH

Goodinge Road

N195BD

Carleton Road

N70BF

Holbrooke Court

N70DP

Tufnell Park Road

N70EY

Penderyn Way

N70JA

Hilldrop Crescent

N70PP

Tufnell Park Road

N79JP

Hillmarton Road

N70DR

Tufnell Park Road

N70JN

Dalmeny Avenue

N70NR

Hilldrop

N195BA

Brecknock Road

N195BB

Brecknock Road

N70EL

Dalmeny Avenue

N70FQ

Hilldrop

N70HX

Hilldrop Crescent

N70HY

Hilldrop Crescent

N70LE

Dalmeny Avenue

N70QX

Hilldrop Road

N76HL

Hilldrop

N79LS

Middleton Grove

N195BE

Brecknock Road

N79LF

Hungerford Road

N70FH

Dalmeny Avenue

N70HS

Hilldrop

N79LA

Hungerford Road

N195AX

Brecknock Road

N70JB

Hilldrop Crescent

N70NQ

Tabley Road

N79JR

Hilldrop

N79LB

Corporation Street

N70PN

Tufnell Park Road

N70QJ

Carleton Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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