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 miles
- Islington 1.8 miles
- City of Westminster 4.3 miles
- Bexley 13.8 miles
- Sutton 14.9 miles
- Croydon 14.6 miles
- Slough 20.9 miles
- Harrow 9.1 miles
- Watford 13.6 miles
- Harlow 17 miles
- Stevenage 23.2 miles
- Grays 20.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tollington Ward 0.5 miles
- Junction Ward 0.6 miles
- Crouch End Ward 0.6 miles
- Stroud Green Ward 0.7 miles
- Finsbury Park Ward 0.9 miles
- Tufnell Park Ward 1 mile
- Hornsey Ward 1.2 miles
- Highgate Ward 1.2 miles
- Harringay Ward 1.2 miles
- Kentish Town North Ward 1.2 miles
- Arsenal Ward 1.3 miles
- Brownswood Ward 1.3 miles
Example postcodes in Hillrise
N19 3SF, N19 3XN, N19 4QX, N19 3TR, N19 4QS, N19 4BA, N19 3LA, N19 4BL, N19 3HH … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 9 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 15.7 miles
- Upper Holloway Station 0.4 miles
- Crouch Hill Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 4.7 miles
Hotels near Hillrise Ad
- Henrys Townhouse Marylebone 5 4 miles
- The Bull & Last 1.2 miles
- The Connaught, Maybourne Hotel Collection 5 4.3 miles
- Covent Garden Hotel 5 3.8 miles
- The Soho Hotel 5 3.9 miles
- The Rookery 5 3.6 miles
- Haymarket Hotel 5 4.3 miles
- Batty Langley's 5 4 miles
- Pan Pacific London 5 4.2 miles
- The Dorchester 5 4.5 miles
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 miles
- Arsenal Stadium Stadium 1.3 miles
- Alexandra Palace Historic site 1.7 miles
- British Library Library 2.9 miles
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 3 miles
- Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology Museum 3.2 miles
- University of London University 3.4 miles
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 3.4 miles
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 3.4 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 3.4 miles
- Sherlock Holmes Museum Museum 3.5 miles
- Madame Tussauds Museum 3.5 miles