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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 average crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Hillrise is £650,000 (around £790 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £470,000 and £1,238,580. There are 4 schools in Hillrise: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price: £650,000
Price per sq ft: £790
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £470K – £1.2M

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £790 per square foot) in Hillrise area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £2,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hillrise over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£2,250,000£747
Semi-Detached4£1,446,500£758
Terraced25£1,350,000£873
Flats51£560,000£735

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hillrise

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillrise.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£1,100,000£930,000
2017£447,500£1,650,000£1,052,500
2018£465,000£1,012,500£935,000
2019£484,750£940,000£1,200,000
2020£440,000£1,237,500£1,067,500
2021£495,000£1,148,000£1,200,000
2022£500,000£1,250,000£1,260,000
2023£472,750£1,400,000£1,171,750
2024£500,006£1,400,000£1,225,000
2025£545,000£1,314,500£1,368,500
2026£593,750£1,500,000£1,275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillrise.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillrise.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£633£874£722
2017£675£886£719
2018£662£568£681
2019£637£824£722
2020£622£734£699
2021£724£729£788
2022£715£780£804
2023£697£652£764
2024£743£909£800
2025£757£740£825
2026£689£820£891
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillrise.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hillrise in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hillrise ward.

Local councillors

Marian Spall

Hillrise - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Michelline Safi-Ngongo

Hillrise - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Shreya Nanda

Hillrise - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party