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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

N193NA

Hazellville Road

N44BN

Holly Park Estate

N193FB

Charles Street

N193AY

Cheverton Road

N44SG

Barnfield Close

N193UU

Pilgrims Way

N193XY

Mowatt Close

N194ER

Ormond Road

N194QU

Trinder Road

N193AD

Ashley Road

N193AP

Warltersville Road

N193SN

Sunnyside Road

N193SZ

New Orleans Walk

N194EH

Grenville Road

N193AF

Ashley Road

N193SF

Hornsey Rise

N193SU

New Orleans Walk

N193TT

Archway Road

N43DU

Hanley Road

N193FD

Hillrise

N44AB

Crouch Hill

N44BE

Holly Park Estate

N193DW

Mulkern Road

N44BD

Holly Park Estate

N193BT

Hazellville Road

N193SR

Sunnyside Road

N193YG

Hillrise

N194DY

Porter Square

N194NY

Hatchard Road

N89RE

Crouch Hill

N193PS

Hornsey Rise Gardens

N194LQ

Cornwallis Road

N193QJ

Lambton Road

N193QP

Lysander Mews

N193QU

St Johns Way

N193HU

Fairbridge Road

N193TJ

Whitehall Park

N193XJ

Jessie Blythe Lane

N194BE

Jutland Close

N193AH

Highcroft Road

N193JW

Cressida Road

N193RB

Miranda Road

N194NG

Hatchard Road

N193UG

New Orleans Walk

N194HY

Sussex Way

N193AS

Warltersville Road

N193AZ

Cheverton Road

N193BW

Hazellville Road

N193HQ

Mulkern Road

N193JZ

Gresley Road

N193QH

Lambton Road

N193SH

Hillrise

N193ST

New Orleans Walk

N193BD

Dresden Road

N193EZ

Calverley Grove

N193RE

Parolles Road

N194AP

Coach Yard Mews

N65AY

Hillrise

N65LT

Hornsey Lane

Data Sources

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