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About

Bunhill ward sits in the southern part of the London Borough of Islington. It is primarily a residential area characterised by a mix of Georgian and Victorian terraced housing, alongside modern apartment developments. The ward is bordered by the City of London to the south, placing it close to the financial district. Its built environment is dense, with commercial activity focused along several main thoroughfares.

The area is historically significant for Bunhill Fields, a former burial ground dating to the 17th century. This non-denominational cemetery is the resting place of notable figures like Daniel Defoe and William Blake. The presence of the Honourable Artillery Company's grounds provides a large, open green space used for training and events, creating a notable contrast with the surrounding urban fabric.

Area overview

On average Bunhill has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 264 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bunhill is £68,179 per year. There are 6 schools in Bunhill: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Bunhill is home to around 11,164 people, with a population density of about 13,207.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
264
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Bunhill Population
11,164
Population density
13,207.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.9(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
60.1(+124%)
Theft from the person
55.27(+489%)
Shoplifting
47.83(+379%)
Other theft
41.92(+267%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,895
34.89%
Other White
2,338
20.94%
African
990
8.87%
Other
714
6.4%
Chinese
574
5.14%
Total population: 11,164

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,346
55.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,396
14.48%
No qualifications
1,205
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
662
6.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
535
5.55%
Total 16+ residents: 9,643

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,548
30.54%
Social rents from council
1,332
26.28%
Other social rented
917
18.09%
Owns with a mortgage
613
12.09%
Owns outright
439
8.66%
Total households: 5,069

Property prices in Bunhill

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £660,000 in Bunhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £2,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bunhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats56£658,750£10,049
Semi-Detached1£1,500,000£8,333

10 years median price trend in Bunhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bunhill.

All postcodes in Bunhill

EC1Y4TY

Bunhill

EC1Y0SP

Crescent Row

EC1V4UD

St John Street

EC1V4JQ

Brewhouse Yard

EC2A4DT

Platina Street

EC1Y8JA

Whitecross Street

EC1Y8PP

Chequer Street

EC1Y2AS

City Road

EC2M2RB

South Place

EC1V9HX

Honduras Street

EC2A4AA

Tabernacle Street

EC1V9HU

Bunhill

EC1Y2EH

City Road

EC1V0HX

Percival Street

EC2A4LU

Tabernacle Street

EC2A2AB

Worship Street

EC1V9JH

Old Street

EC1A4JQ

Aldersgate Street

EC1Y8NJ

Dufferin Street

EC1A4JT

Glasshouse Yard

EC1V2PD

City Road

EC1Y2BG

City Road

EC1V9NS

Old Street

EC2Y9AN

Bunhill

EC1M7AH

Goswell Road

EC1V3RE

Gee Street

EC1V9BW

Old Street

EC2A4AW

Cowper Street

EC1Y4UP

Chiswell Street

EC1Y8NE

Bunhill Row

EC1V9DD

Old Street

EC1V3QW

Ironmonger Row

EC1V3PQ

Norman Street

EC1V8AA

Central Street

EC1M4HF

St John Street

EC1Y8AG

Featherstone Street

EC1Y1AH

City Road

EC2A1AG

Bunhill

EC1V2NT

City Road

EC1Y4SE

Chiswell Street

EC1Y0SD

Fortune Street

EC1V9AW

Peerless Street

EC2A1AT

City Road

EC1Y2AN

City Road

EC1V3RD

Gee Street

EC1Y0SE

Fortune Street

EC1Y8LP

Bunhill Row

EC1V0BW

Dallington Street

EC1Y8QF

Banner Street

EC1Y1SP

Oliver's Yard

EC1V4JX

Brewhouse Yard

EC1V9AE

Old Street

EC1Y8TE

Lambs Passage

EC1Y8QD

Bunhill

EC1M4EG

Bunhill

EC1Y8RE

Featherstone Street

EC1V7EN

Dallington Street

EC2A1NQ

Finsbury Pavement

EC1V9EU

St Lukes Estate

EC1Y0RT

Golden Lane

EC1V3QX

Lever Street

EC1V4JD

Bunhill

EC1V7EZ

Goswell Road

EC1V7EP

Goswell Road

EC1A4JE

Aldersgate Street

EC1M6EX

Charterhouse Square

EC1Y8NT

Chequer Street

EC2A4AS

Cowper Street

EC1Y0UJ

Baltic Street East

EC1V9AA

Old Street

EC2A1DX

Christopher Street

EC1V3PN

Bastwick Street

EC2A2DY

Bunhill

EC1V9BJ

Old Street

EC1V2PR

City Road

EC1V0JP

Northburgh Street

EC1V3NY

Seward Street

EC1V0BZ

Dallington Square

EC1V3SL

Pleydell Estate

EC2M2EF

Dominion Street

EC1V3RQ

Europa Place

EC2A4EA

Tabernacle Street

EC1V9NT

St Lukes Estate

EC1V0HU

Percival Street

EC1V9ET

St Lukes Estate

EC1Y8AF

Old Street Yard

EC1Y8SX

Roscoe Street

EC1V3QP

Bunhill

EC1Y8PH

Cahill Street

EC1V9AX

Old Street

EC1V9DE

St Lukes Close

EC1Y8PW

Chequer Street

EC2A2DT

Leonard Street

EC1Y8SA

Dufferin Street

EC1Y0TT

Garrett Street

EC1M6BQ

Charterhouse Square

EC1M6JN

Charterhouse Street

EC1M6AU

Charterhouse Square

EC1V3NU

Bastwick Street

EC1V3QH

Bartholomew Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.