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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

N193RQ

St Johns Way

N194QP

Shaftesbury Road

N193AH

Highcroft Road

N194QW

Shaftesbury Road

N193ND

Hazellville Road

N193LB

Cressida Road

N193RF

Prospero Road

N193FE

Trays Hill Close

N44BL

Holly Park Estate

N193AY

Cheverton Road

N193SJ

Cromartie Road

N193QW

Hornsey Road

N193LX

Hazellville Road

N193DD

Hazellville Road

N193BW

Hazellville Road

N193YU

Hillrise

N193BQ

Dresden Road

N193AF

Ashley Road

N193QL

Hornsey Road

N193XY

Mowatt Close

N193TH

New Orleans Walk

N194DY

Porter Square

N193PS

Hornsey Rise Gardens

N193BN

Hazellville Road

N193FA

Charles Street

N193SW

Sunnyside Road

N193SN

Sunnyside Road

N193HT

Fairbridge Road

N193XJ

Jessie Blythe Lane

N193RX

Cromartie Road

N193SQ

Hornsey Rise

N44AQ

Holly Park

N193AE

Ashley Road

N44BD

Holly Park Estate

N65AY

Hillrise

N193JW

Cressida Road

N193EU

Hillrise

N193DQ

Ashbrook Road

N65NS

Hornsey Lane

N44SE

Highlands Close

N65LD

Hornsey Lane

N193QA

Lambton Road

N194LF

Cornwallis Road

N193AN

Warltersville Road

N193YA

Hillrise

N193JS

Harberton Road

N193HY

Fairbridge Road

N193UQ

New Orleans Walk

N193LW

Hazellville Road

N193SZ

New Orleans Walk

N193EZ

Calverley Grove

N193DR

Lambton Mews

N193LG

Calverley Grove

N193DL

Duncombe Road

N193RE

Parolles Road

N193AD

Ashley Road

N44AJ

Crouch Hill

N194BA

Courtauld Road

N44BJ

Holly Park Estate

N193QQ

Spears Road

N193YJ

Hazellville Road

N193QU

St Johns Way

N194NQ

Hatchard Road

N193LY

Hazellville Road

N194HY

Sussex Way

N193JU

Gladsmuir Road

N194ER

Ormond Road

N193AP

Warltersville Road

N193SX

New Orleans Walk

N89EE

Crouch Hill

N193RB

Miranda Road

N193FD

Hillrise

N193PU

Warltersville Road

N194BL

Nyton Close

N193UY

Cardinals Way

N193EP

Fairbridge Road

N65LT

Hornsey Lane

N193YB

Hillrise

N44SA

Crouch Hill

N193AL

Heathville Road

N193GG

Mulkern Road

N194AW

Courtauld Road

N193TL

Whitehall Park

N193BS

Hazellville Road

N193TN

Whitehall Park

N193XT

Holland Walk

N194NN

Marlborough Road

N193HS

Fairbridge Road

N193AA

Beaumont Rise

N44AT

Holly Park

N194QN

Shaftesbury Road

N193BJ

Ashmount Road

N193RJ

St Johns Way

N193TJ

Whitehall Park

N193QP

Lysander Mews

N193LF

Westacott Close

N194QR

Shaftesbury Road

N193ST

New Orleans Walk

N194NG

Hatchard Road

N193JR

Harberton Road

Data Sources

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