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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 96 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
96
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
50.9(+90%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.93(+9%)
Vehicle crime
12.09(+29%)
Drugs
10.29(+66%)
Other theft
9.22(-19%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £626,500 in Hillrise area, with individual transactions ranging from £284,400 up to £2,250,000.

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
Detached1£2,250,000
Flats57£563,550
Semi-Detached4£1,314,500
Terraced21£1,400,000

10 years median price trend in Hillrise

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

All postcodes in Hillrise

N193HR

Beachcroft Way

N193JP

Harberton Road

N44SB

Crouch Hill

N194QJ

Shaftesbury Road

N193PR

Hornsey Rise Gardens

N193DJ

Ashbrook Road

N193QJ

Lambton Road

N193XZ

Mowatt Close

N194BW

Byworth Walk

N193LZ

Hazellville Road

N194EH

Grenville Road

N65LU

Hornsey Lane

N193YE

Jessie Blythe Lane

N193RL

St Johns Way

N193SU

New Orleans Walk

N89EG

Crouch Hill

N193NB

Hazellville Road

N193BT

Hazellville Road

N193LE

Westacott Close

N193XU

Holland Walk

N193BH

Ashmount Road

N89EJ

Crouch Hill

N194QT

Trinder Road

N194ES

Ormond Road

N44BW

Holly Park Estate

N193DZ

Partington Close

N193ER

Zoffany Street

N44BY

Crouch Hill

N193YN

Marie Lloyd Gardens

N193YH

Florence Cantwell Walk

N193XS

Hillrise

N193QY

Lysander Grove

N193ES

Scholefield Road

N193DH

Ashbrook Road

N193HP

Fairbridge Road

N193SB

Hornsey Rise

N193YF

Hillrise

N43DU

Hanley Road

N44BN

Holly Park Estate

N194AP

Coach Yard Mews

N193PP

Hornsey Rise Gardens

N65LS

Hornsey Lane

N193PX

Warltersville Road

N193UZ

Cardinals Way

N194EJ

Grenville Road

N194NP

Marlborough Road

N194BE

Jutland Close

N193FB

Charles Street

N193TS

Whitehall Park

N44BA

Crouch Hill

N193JY

Gladsmuir Road

N193UT

Pilgrims Way

N193YG

Hillrise

N193UX

Pilgrims Way

N194NH

Hatchard Road

N193SH

Hillrise

N194NJ

Marlborough Road

N194EF

Hornsey Road

N193HL

Charles Street

N193BE

Dresden Road

N193BG

Dresden Road

N193UE

New Orleans Walk

N44SG

Barnfield Close

N193DY

Partington Close

N193TT

Archway Road

N193BP

Hazellville Road

N193JT

Harberton Road

N194QX

Trinder Gardens

N194DR

Hornsey Road

N193JA

Sanders Way

N193TA

Sunnyside Road

N193QX

Prospero Road

N193DW

Mulkern Road

N193RN

St Johns Way

N193AW

Warltersville Road

N193HU

Fairbridge Road

N194NY

Hatchard Road

N193QH

Lambton Road

N193EX

Scholefield Road

N193XQ

Heathville Road

N193PT

Hillrise Road

N193DU

Hornsey Rise

N65EP

Ashmount Road

N193JN

Cressida Road

N193LA

Gresley Road

N194NL

Marlborough Road

N193AJ

Heathville Road

N193AG

Ashley Road

N194BJ

Lotus Mews

N193XH

Warltersville Road

N193RG

St Johns Way

N44ER

Blythwood Road

N194QS

Trinder Road

N193XW

Hillrise Road

N193BB

Cheverton Road

N89RE

Crouch Hill

N193BL

Hazellville Road

N193YQ

Hillrise Road

N194LQ

Cornwallis Road

N89EL

Ella Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.