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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

N193HH

Mulkern Road

N193YW

Hillrise

N193LU

Hazellville Road

N193BX

Hazellville Road

N194NW

Marlborough Road

N194EQ

Grenville Mews

N194AX

Courtauld Road

N44AD

Crouch Hill

N193SR

Sunnyside Road

N193DP

Duncombe Road

N44AH

Crouch Hill

N193HF

Fairbridge Road

N193UF

New Orleans Walk

N193XN

Hillrise

N193HQ

Mulkern Road

N193NF

Hazellville Road

N193JX

Gladsmuir Road

N193AS

Warltersville Road

N193AQ

Highcroft Road

N194JA

Sussex Way

N193SY

New Orleans Walk

N193LL

Calverley Grove

N44BH

Holly Park Estate

N44AL

Crouch Hill

N194BH

Sussex Way

N44AB

Crouch Hill

N193AZ

Cheverton Road

N194DZ

Porter Square

N44EU

Blythwood Road

N193LP

Hazellville Road

N193BU

Hazellville Road

N193TR

Fitzwarren Gardens

N193RD

Parolles Road

N194QU

Trinder Road

N193BD

Dresden Road

N193LQ

Calverley Grove

N193BA

Cheverton Road

N193RA

Miranda Road

N193QN

Hornsey Road

N193QG

Ormond Road

N193SF

Hornsey Rise

N193NA

Hazellville Road

N44BE

Holly Park Estate

N193QF

Nugent Road

N193RU

St John's Way

N193XX

Buxton Road

N193BF

Beaumont Rise

N193UG

New Orleans Walk

N89EH

Crouch Hill

N194BN

Byworth Walk

N193TP

Fitzwarren Gardens

N193QD

Hillrise Road

N193UU

Pilgrims Way

N193TY

New Orleans Walk

N193JZ

Gresley Road

N44AA

Crouch Hill

N193TW

Whitehall Park

N193SL

Sunnyside Road

N193YD

Hillrise

Data Sources

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