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N6 5LU

Hornsey Lane

Hillrise

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Overview

Postcode N6 5LU is located in a major urban area, within the Hillrise ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Archway East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Archway East is £80,684 per year. The nearest station is Archway, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Waterlow Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Archway East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,427 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Archway East has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Archway East is £80,684 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from N6 5LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Archway East near N6 5LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Archway located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N6 5LU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2,3

Archway

Northern

Walking directions to Archway
0.6 mi

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway
0.6 mi

3

Highgate

Northern

Walking directions to Highgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N6 5LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWaterlow ParkLargeWalking directions to Waterlow Park
0.5 miElthorne ParkSmallWalking directions to Elthorne Park
0.3 miHillside ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Park

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
8,354.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
23.24(-13%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.66(-34%)
Drugs
9.68(+56%)
Other theft
7.75(-32%)
Vehicle crime
7.1(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
57.53%
Other White
42
16.22%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
4.63%
Indian
11
4.25%
Other
11
4.25%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
168
77.06%
Level 3 (A level)
17
7.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.67%
No qualifications
7
3.21%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
38.74%
Owns with a mortgage
31
27.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
24.32%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.7%
Shared ownership
2
1.8%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Hillrise

Median price£620,750
Price per sq ft£808
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£476K – £1.1M

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £620,750 (about £808 per square foot) in Hillrise area, with individual transactions ranging from £284,400 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
Terraced24£1,368,500£871
Flats63£550,000£775

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£598,750£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£760£740£827
2026£786£820£911
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N6 5LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N6 5LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 20259, Fitzwarren Gardens, London, N19 3TRTerracedFreehold£1,387,500
12 Dec 2025Flat 6, 73, Hornsey Lane, London, N6 5LQFlatsLeasehold£285,000
30 May 2025Flat 13, Wren View, 75, Hornsey Lane, London, N6 5LHFlatsLeasehold£415,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 1 Fourth Floor, Northwood Hall, Hornsey Lane, London, N6 5PJFlatsLeasehold£590,000
13 Jun 2025Flat 25 Ground Floor, Northwood Hall, Hornsey Lane, London, N6 5PFFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the N6 5LU postcode area, located within Archway East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N6 5LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt Aloysius RC CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWhitehall Park SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N6 5LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N6 5LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBecky's Convenience StoreDresden Road, Islington, N19 3LBWalking directions to Becky's Convenience Store
0.2 miA1 Food & WineIslington, N19 3TXWalking directions to A1 Food & Wine
0.2 miMurugan Cash & CarryArchway Road, Haringey, N6 5BLWalking directions to Murugan Cash & Carry
0.2 miArchway ExpressHighgate Hill, Islington, N19 5NLWalking directions to Archway Express
0.2 miJZ Food & WineArchway Road, Haringey, N6 5BAWalking directions to JZ Food & Wine

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N6 5LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Jeremy Corbyn

Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington NorthE14001305
WardHillriseE05013705
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Archway EastE02000555
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 002BE01002754
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N6 5LU

Is N6 5LU (Archway East) safe?

The area around N6 5LU records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near N6 5LU?

The median sale price around N6 5LU in Archway East is £620,750 (about £808 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N6 5LU?

There are 20 schools close to N6 5LU, including St Aloysius RC College (Good), Whitehall Park School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N6 5LU?

The closest station to N6 5LU is Archway in TfL zone 2,3, about 622 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N6 5LU?

N6 5LU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,427 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N6 5LU (Archway East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N6 5LU is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Marian Spall (Labour Party), Michelline Safi-Ngongo (Labour Party) and Shreya Nanda (Labour Party).