Hillrise sits in the northern part of the London borough of Islington, a compact, primarily residential ward characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraces alongside pockets of post‑war council housing. Its name hints at the gently sloping streets that give some properties pleasant outlooks across parts of north London, and it lies within easy reach of green spaces such as Finsbury Park.
Culturally the ward blends long‑standing local communities with newer residents drawn by quick journeys into central London; small shops, cafés and active residents' associations contribute to a strong neighbourhood feel. Like much of Islington, it has felt pressure from rising house prices and redevelopment, but retains distinct local amenities and a community focus on preserving its character.
Postcode districts covering Hillrise
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Islington 1.8 miles2.8 km
- City of Westminster 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Bexley 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Sutton 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Croydon 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Slough 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Harrow 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Watford 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Harlow 17 miles27.3 km
- Stevenage 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Grays 20.7 miles33.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Tollington Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Junction Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Crouch End Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Stroud Green Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Finsbury Park Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Tufnell Park Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Hornsey Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Highgate Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Harringay Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Kentish Town North Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Arsenal Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Brownswood Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
Example postcodes in Hillrise
N19 3TR, N19 3PS, N19 3FE, N19 3YF, N19 4DY, N19 3HL, N19 3EU, N19 4QS, N19 3HY … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 9 miles14.5 km
- London Heathrow Airport 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Upper Holloway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Crouch Hill Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 4.7 miles7.5 km
Hotels near Hillrise Ad
- Dao by Dorsett North London 4 0.6 miles1 km
- Henrys Townhouse Marylebone 5 4 miles6.5 km
- The Bull & Last 1.2 miles2 km
- The Connaught, Maybourne Hotel Collection 5 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Covent Garden Hotel 5 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The Soho Hotel 5 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The Rookery 5 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Haymarket Hotel 5 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Batty Langley's 5 4 miles6.4 km
- Pan Pacific London 5 4.2 miles6.7 km
Schools in Hillrise
- Ashmount Primary School Primary
- City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Secondary
- Duncombe Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Emirates Stadium Stadium 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Arsenal Stadium Stadium 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Alexandra Palace Historic site 1.7 miles2.7 km
- British Library Library 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 3 miles4.8 km
- Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology Museum 3.2 miles5.2 km
- University of London University 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
- White Hart Lane Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Sherlock Holmes Museum Museum 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Madame Tussauds Museum 3.5 miles5.6 km