Among the quieter corners of Sarıyer, Uskumruköy and Demirciköy offer an unhurried life woven into the countryside of northern Istanbul. Both stand out for generous plots, a family-led population and proximity to the Black Sea. Only a few kilometres from an established centre such as Zekeriyaköy, they hold a distinctive position among the villages of northern Sarıyer.
Uskumruköy: Space and Quiet
Uskumruköy is a historic village centre that became a neighbourhood in 2014. According to the 2025 results of the TÜİK address-based population registration system its population is 10,520, the largest among the village-rooted neighbourhoods of northern Sarıyer after Zekeriyaköy. The area is known for generous plots, positions bordering green space and natural walking routes running alongside the Belgrad Forest. Unlike Zekeriyaköy with its villa living and gated-community comfort, Uskumruköy offers something quieter and closer to the land.
The main advantages:
- Direct connection to the Belgrad Forest and Gümüşdere
- A structure divided into two main parts, Aşağıköy and Yukarıköy
- Newer areas formed by later arrivals, such as the Samsun neighbourhood and Arıköy
- Proximity to the Black Sea and a position close to Zekeriyaköy
Demirciköy: Quiet Villa Living
Demirciköy is a calm, unhurried area that appeals to anyone drawn to villa life among nature. What people who move here consistently note is how genuinely quiet it is. The area offers large plots, of 2,500 m² and 9,363 m², with the advantage of both tourism and residential zoning.
What distinguishes Demirciköy:
- Villa living on plots of 2,500 m² and above
- Tourism and residential zoning together, which opens investment options
- A low-density settlement pattern bordering the forest
- Detached 5+1 villas with large gardens for sale in Uskumruköy's Arıköy
- Villa living set into open country in Sarıyer's Demirciköy
Why Choose Northern Sarıyer
The villages of northern Sarıyer offer something different from centres such as Zekeriyaköy and Kilyos: quieter surroundings, larger plots and a life closer to nature. Proximity to the Black Sea, woodland and a family-led population define these areas. For anyone looking for a quieter corner of Istanbul, Uskumruköy and Demirciköy are the right places to start.
What the northern villages share:
- Quiet living close to woodland and open country
- Proximity to the Black Sea and the air quality that comes with it
- Large plots that make villa living possible
- A position close to Zekeriyaköy and straightforward access
- A family-led population and safe streets
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Population of Uskumruköy and Demirciköy
Uskumruköy is a neighbourhood of the Sarıyer district of Istanbul. According to the 2025 results of the TÜİK address-based population registration system its population is 10,520: 4,965 men and 5,555 women.
Demirciköy is a neighbourhood of the Sarıyer district of Istanbul. According to the same 2025 results its population is 1,732.
Both neighbourhoods sit in the northern forest belt of Sarıyer, a few kilometres from Zekeriyaköy. Source: TÜİK Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS), 2025 results.