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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 272 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
272
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
64.76(+113%)
Theft from the person
60.19(+474%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.57(+124%)
Shoplifting
46.4(+358%)
Other theft
44.43(+282%)
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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £617,500 in Bunhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £2,090,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bunhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats73£615,000
Semi-Detached1£1,500,000

10 years median price trend in Bunhill

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

All postcodes in Bunhill

EC2A4AW

Cowper Street

EC1M6AA

Charterhouse Street

EC1M6HW

Charterhouse Street

EC1V0DN

Great Sutton Street

EC1V3AG

Pear Tree Street

EC1Y0UA

Golden Lane

EC1Y8JL

Whitecross Street

EC1Y8NA

Dufferin Street

EC1Y8QE

Banner Street

EC2Y9AR

Ropemaker Street

EC1V2NW

City Road

EC1M4DF

St John Street

EC1M4NX

Bunhill

EC1M6AE

Charterhouse Square

EC1V3AL

Dance Square

EC1V3PQ

Norman Street

EC1V3QX

Lever Street

EC1Y0UP

Baltic Street East

EC1Y1AT

City Road

EC2A4BF

Leonard Street

EC1V0BP

Percival Street

EC1V9DP

Bunhill

EC1Y0RA

Fortune Street

EC1Y8NR

Chequer Street

EC1V3SB

Peartree Street

EC1V9AB

Old Street

EC1V9AZ

Old Street

EC1V9BQ

Tilney Court

EC1V9NT

St Lukes Estate

EC1Y4TW

Bunhill

EC1Y8LU

Errol Street

EC1Y8PD

Dufferin Street

EC2M2DD

Bunhill

EC1M4DG

St John Street

EC1M7AJ

Goswell Road

EC1V0DR

Great Sutton Street

EC1V7DF

Goswell Road

EC1V0AL

Goswell Road

EC1V3RG

Lizard Street

EC1V9AA

Old Street

EC1V9HU

Bunhill

EC1Y0RX

Golden Lane

EC1Y8NL

Dufferin Street

EC2A2AH

Worship Street

EC2A2DX

Worship Street

EC1V3AA

Norman Street

EC1V9ND

Old Street

EC1Y0SF

Sycamore Street

EC1Y8AB

Lambs Passage

EC1Y8QB

Banner Street

EC2A4AN

Leonard Street

EC1M6EH

Charterhouse Square

EC1M6ET

Charterhouse Square

EC1V3PW

Paton Street

EC1V3RD

Gee Street

EC1V4JH

Brewery Square

EC1V9ET

St Lukes Estate

EC1Y0UR

Baltic Street West

EC1Y8LP

Bunhill Row

EC2A2DT

Leonard Street

EC1M4EG

Bunhill

EC1M5PW

Clerkenwell Road

EC1V9DE

St Lukes Close

EC1Y0TH

Honduras Street

EC1Y8AE

Featherstone Street

EC1Y8AG

Featherstone Street

EC1Y8QD

Bunhill

EC2A1AE

Finsbury Square

EC2A2EP

Bunhill

EC2A4AQ

Leonard Street

EC1A4JN

Glasshouse Yard

EC1M5PS

Clerkenwell Road

EC1V4DE

St John Street

EC1V9BP

Old Street

EC1Y0TY

Garrett Street

EC1Y8AH

Featherstone Street

EC1Y8NX

Sutton Way

EC1Y8RT

Featherstone Street

EC1Y8SA

Dufferin Street

EC1Y8SB

Dufferin Street

EC2A1AL

Dominion Street

EC2A4LR

Clere Place

EC2M2EF

Dominion Street

EC2A4LZ

Leonard Street

EC1M5PA

Clerkenwell Road

EC1V0BA

Bunhill

EC1V4LF

Leo Yard

EC1V9NU

Baldwin Street

EC1Y1AG

City Road

EC1Y4UP

Chiswell Street

EC2A4AT

Cowper Street

EC1Y2BQ

City Road

EC2A4DJ

Bonhill Street

EC1V0BJ

Dallington Street

EC1V0BX

Great Sutton Street

EC1V3NX

Mount Mills

EC1V4LA

Bunhill

EC1V9AY

Old Street

EC1Y0QT

Golden Lane

EC1Y8QH

Banner Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.