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About

Hillrise is a residential neighbourhood in the northern part of the London Borough of Islington. It is bordered by Archway to the west and Highgate to the north. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, along with several local parks and green spaces. Its housing stock includes a mix of social housing and private ownership, creating varied streetscapes. The ward is primarily a quiet, family-oriented area with a focus on local community life.

The main commercial activity is centred on Fortess Road, which provides essential shops and services. The area is well-connected by public transport, with the Northern line at Tufnell Park station serving the area. A notable local landmark is the historic Whittington Stone, marking the spot where Dick Whittington supposedly heard the Bow Bells. The presence of several primary schools reinforces its residential character, with less emphasis on nightlife or major tourist attractions.

Area overview

On average Hillrise has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hillrise is £72,024 per year. There are 6 schools in Hillrise: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Hillrise is home to around 14,970 people, with a population density of about 14,779.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
44.5%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Hillrise Population
14,970
Population density
14,779.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
46.49(+74%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.06(+2%)
Vehicle crime
15.03(+55%)
Drugs
10.09(+66%)
Burglary
9.02(+63%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,029
40.28%
Other White
2,467
16.48%
African
1,292
8.63%
Other
977
6.53%
Caribbean
748
5%
Total population: 14,967

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,416
52.28%
No qualifications
1,910
15.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,544
12.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,043
8.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
763
6.22%
Total 16+ residents: 12,272

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,000
31.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,428
22.18%
Owns with a mortgage
1,154
17.92%
Other social rented
858
13.33%
Owns outright
805
12.5%
Total households: 6,439

Property prices in Hillrise

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 in Hillrise area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £2,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hillrise in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hillrise over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats83£545,000
Semi-Detached2£1,323,000
Terraced24£1,129,500

10 years median price trend in Hillrise

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillrise.

All postcodes in Hillrise

N193YA

Hillrise

N194LF

Cornwallis Road

N193NB

Hazellville Road

N193DH

Ashbrook Road

N193HL

Charles Street

N193HS

Fairbridge Road

N193JR

Harberton Road

N44EU

Blythwood Road

N193JY

Gladsmuir Road

N193UZ

Cardinals Way

N193XX

Buxton Road

N193BJ

Ashmount Road

N193TP

Fitzwarren Gardens

N44AD

Crouch Hill

N89EE

Crouch Hill

N193ES

Scholefield Road

N193SQ

Hornsey Rise

N89EL

Ella Road

N193HT

Fairbridge Road

N193JX

Gladsmuir Road

N193QY

Lysander Grove

N194NN

Marlborough Road

N89EG

Crouch Hill

N193FA

Charles Street

N193JT

Harberton Road

N193QL

Hornsey Road

N194DZ

Porter Square

N194NL

Marlborough Road

N194QP

Shaftesbury Road

N193AN

Warltersville Road

N193JP

Harberton Road

N193PP

Hornsey Rise Gardens

N193QA

Lambton Road

N193UE

New Orleans Walk

N194NQ

Hatchard Road

N44SB

Crouch Hill

N194AW

Courtauld Road

N194EF

Hornsey Road

N193HF

Fairbridge Road

N193LU

Hazellville Road

N193QW

Hornsey Road

N193JU

Gladsmuir Road

N193BQ

Dresden Road

N193LF

Westacott Close

N194BL

Nyton Close

N65EP

Ashmount Road

N193BP

Hazellville Road

N193BS

Hazellville Road

N193QG

Ormond Road

N193UQ

New Orleans Walk

N193AQ

Highcroft Road

N193BA

Cheverton Road

N193EU

Hillrise

N193HY

Fairbridge Road

N193LX

Hazellville Road

N194AX

Courtauld Road

N44ER

Blythwood Road

N65LU

Hornsey Lane

N193DY

Partington Close

N193YH

Florence Cantwell Walk

N194NH

Hatchard Road

N194NW

Marlborough Road

N193EP

Fairbridge Road

N193XS

Hillrise

N194BA

Courtauld Road

N194BN

Byworth Walk

N44AH

Crouch Hill

N65LS

Hornsey Lane

N89EH

Crouch Hill

N193HP

Fairbridge Road

N193LG

Calverley Grove

N193UT

Pilgrims Way

N65LD

Hornsey Lane

N193AW

Warltersville Road

N193FE

Trays Hill Close

N194QN

Shaftesbury Road

N194QX

Trinder Gardens

N44AT

Holly Park

N193LB

Cressida Road

N193SX

New Orleans Walk

N193JA

Sanders Way

N193LQ

Calverley Grove

N193SY

New Orleans Walk

N193YJ

Hazellville Road

N194QW

Shaftesbury Road

N193DL

Duncombe Road

N193JN

Cressida Road

N193RD

Parolles Road

N44BW

Holly Park Estate

N193LE

Westacott Close

N193AL

Heathville Road

N193BU

Hazellville Road

N193QD

Hillrise Road

N193XN

Hillrise

N194NJ

Marlborough Road

N44BA

Crouch Hill

N193LW

Hazellville Road

N193AA

Beaumont Rise

N193SB

Hornsey Rise

N193SW

Sunnyside Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.