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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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 in Hillrise area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £1,510,000.

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
Flats79£545,000
Semi-Detached2£1,323,000
Terraced22£1,099,500

10 years median price trend in Hillrise

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

All postcodes in Hillrise

N193YN

Marie Lloyd Gardens

N194EJ

Grenville Road

N44BY

Crouch Hill

N193NF

Hazellville Road

N193RX

Cromartie Road

N193TR

Fitzwarren Gardens

N194EQ

Grenville Mews

N44AQ

Holly Park

N193PR

Hornsey Rise Gardens

N193RA

Miranda Road

N193RG

St Johns Way

N193TS

Whitehall Park

N194QS

Trinder Road

N193DD

Hazellville Road

N193YU

Hillrise

N193QQ

Spears Road

N193UY

Cardinals Way

N193XZ

Mowatt Close

N193BN

Hazellville Road

N193DP

Duncombe Road

N193DU

Hornsey Rise

N193ND

Hazellville Road

N193QX

Prospero Road

N193RJ

St Johns Way

N193RU

St John's Way

N193TW

Whitehall Park

N193UX

Pilgrims Way

N194BJ

Lotus Mews

N44BH

Holly Park Estate

N193XU

Holland Walk

N194JA

Sussex Way

N193BX

Hazellville Road

N193RL

St Johns Way

N193YF

Hillrise

N194BW

Byworth Walk

N44SE

Highlands Close

N65NS

Hornsey Lane

N193BB

Cheverton Road

N193BG

Dresden Road

N193PX

Warltersville Road

N194NP

Marlborough Road

N193AE

Ashley Road

N193AJ

Heathville Road

N193BE

Dresden Road

N193DJ

Ashbrook Road

N193PU

Warltersville Road

N193YB

Hillrise

N193UF

New Orleans Walk

N193BL

Hazellville Road

N193DQ

Ashbrook Road

N193JS

Harberton Road

N193XH

Warltersville Road

N194ES

Ormond Road

N193TA

Sunnyside Road

N193YD

Hillrise

N193GG

Mulkern Road

N193TH

New Orleans Walk

N193TY

New Orleans Walk

N193YQ

Hillrise Road

N44BL

Holly Park Estate

N193LP

Hazellville Road

N193QF

Nugent Road

N193QN

Hornsey Road

N44AL

Crouch Hill

N44SA

Crouch Hill

N193BH

Ashmount Road

N193ER

Zoffany Street

N193HR

Beachcroft Way

N193XT

Holland Walk

N193YE

Jessie Blythe Lane

N194DR

Hornsey Road

N44AA

Crouch Hill

N193LL

Calverley Grove

N193RF

Prospero Road

N193RQ

St Johns Way

N193XW

Hillrise Road

N194QR

Shaftesbury Road

N193LA

Gresley Road

N193LY

Hazellville Road

N193SJ

Cromartie Road

N194QT

Trinder Road

N193AG

Ashley Road

N193BF

Beaumont Rise

N193DR

Lambton Mews

N193EX

Scholefield Road

N193HH

Mulkern Road

N193LZ

Hazellville Road

N193PT

Hillrise Road

N193SL

Sunnyside Road

N193TL

Whitehall Park

N194QJ

Shaftesbury Road

N193DZ

Partington Close

N193YW

Hillrise

N44AJ

Crouch Hill

N89EJ

Crouch Hill

N193RN

St Johns Way

N193TN

Whitehall Park

N193XQ

Heathville Road

N194BH

Sussex Way

N44BJ

Holly Park Estate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.