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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

EC1Y1DT

Olivers Yard

EC1Y0UR

Baltic Street West

EC2M2AF

South Place

EC1V3SF

Pear Tree Street

EC1M6DZ

Carthusian Street

EC1V9BH

Old Street

EC1Y8RT

Featherstone Street

EC2A1RR

Bunhill

EC1Y4TW

Bunhill

EC1V9BL

Old Street

EC1Y0TQ

Timber Street

EC1V3SW

Galway Street

EC1Y8QQ

Banner Street

EC1Y1AF

City Road

EC1Y8TZ

Bunhill

EC1V2NR

City Road

EC1M4DG

St John Street

EC1V0BA

Bunhill

EC2A4AT

Cowper Street

EC1V0AY

Northburgh Street

EC1V4UA

St John Street

EC1V3SJ

Lizard Street

EC1V0DX

Great Sutton Street

EC1V3AN

Dance Square

EC1V3PA

Seward Street

EC1Y1HQ

City Road

EC1M6BB

Charterhouse Mews

EC1Y8JJ

Dufferin Street

EC1Y8QJ

Whitecross Street

EC1Y8QB

Banner Street

EC2Y9AR

Ropemaker Street

EC1Y8AH

Featherstone Street

EC1Y0QT

Golden Lane

EC1V0AT

Northburgh Street

EC1V9BG

Old Street

EC2A4SH

Cowper Street

EC1V9LF

Bath Street

EC1M5PW

Clerkenwell Road

EC2A1AF

Bunhill

EC1M4NT

Bunhill

EC1V7DP

Bastwick Street

EC1V9AJ

Old Street

EC1V0AB

Great Sutton Street

EC1M5PS

Clerkenwell Road

EC1M5PA

Clerkenwell Road

EC1Y8PX

Banner Street

EC1V0AU

Berry Street

EC2A1PX

Bunhill

EC1Y8SN

Chequer Street

EC1V3PX

Mitchell Street

EC2M2TE

Wilson Street

EC1V3PZ

Bastwick Street

EC1Y8AE

Featherstone Street

EC1Y0UU

Baltic Street East

EC2A4DN

Bonhill Street

EC1M6DX

Charterhouse Square

EC2A4LZ

Leonard Street

EC1M5RD

Bunhill

EC1V9NR

City Road

EC1V3TR

Galway Street

EC1V2RL

City Road

EC2A1AL

Dominion Street

EC1V0BL

Compton Street

EC2A2BH

Worship Street

EC2A1AH

Worship Street

EC1V3QB

Mitchell Street

EC1V4JU

Brewhouse Yard

EC1A4JL

Glasshouse Yard

EC1V2QH

City Road

EC1Y2BD

City Road

EC1V9NU

Baldwin Street

EC1Y1HH

Bunhill

EC1V0NB

Great Sutton Street

EC1M6AN

Charterhouse Square

EC1Y0UT

Memel Street

EC1Y0SB

Fortune Street

EC1V3RX

Gee Street

EC1Y8SB

Dufferin Street

EC1Y8TB

Errol Street

EC2Y9LY

Ropemaker Street

EC1V3RB

Lever Street

EC1M6EH

Charterhouse Square

EC1V0LR

Pardon Street

EC1Y0RY

Fortune Street

EC1Y8LD

Lambs Buildings

EC2A4JY

Holywell Row

EC1Y2AF

City Road

EC2A4DD

Tabernacle Street

EC1V0BX

Great Sutton Street

EC1Y8PU

Whitecross Street

EC1V0DF

Great Sutton Street

EC1V0BQ

Dallington Street

EC1M4AY

St John Street

EC1V3QD

Mitchell Street

EC1V0ET

Compton Street

EC1V3AS

Pear Tree Street

EC1V3QT

Bartholomew Square

EC1V0AF

Goswell Road

EC1V9HL

Old Street

EC2A4JJ

Paul Street

Data Sources

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