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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

EC1M5PF

Clerkenwell Road

EC1V9BF

Peerless Street

EC1V9AZ

Old Street

EC1Y8NH

Dufferin Street

EC1V0EA

Northburgh Street

EC1V3RS

Gee Street

EC1M7AD

Goswell Road

EC1V3NW

Seward Street

EC1Y2AL

City Road

EC1V0DU

Leo Yard

EC1V3AA

Norman Street

EC1M7AN

Charterhouse Buildings

EC1Y8NA

Dufferin Street

EC1V3QN

Ironmonger Row

EC1Y8BB

Bunhill

EC1V3AL

Dance Square

EC1V0BU

Malta Street

EC1V9JB

Central Street

EC1Y8LT

Errol Street

EC1M6ET

Charterhouse Square

EC1Y0TW

Garrett Street

EC1M4DF

St John Street

EC1V4JW

St John Street

EC1Y2AA

City Road

EC1M6AE

Charterhouse Square

EC2A2DW

Worship Street

EC1Y0TJ

Golden Lane

EC1V4LJ

Bunhill

EC1V0DP

Great Sutton Street

EC1V3SS

Pleydell Estate

EC2A4DE

Epworth Street

EC1V9FR

Bunhill

EC1M5QA

Clerkenwell Road

EC1V2NJ

City Road

EC1V0AL

Goswell Road

EC2A4DJ

Bonhill Street

EC1V7EX

Goswell Road

EC2M2DD

Bunhill

EC2Y9AQ

Finsbury Street

EC1Y8PB

Dufferin Street

EC1M6JH

Charterhouse Street

EC1Y8LE

Lamb's Passage

EC1Y1AT

City Road

EC1Y4YY

Chiswell Street

EC1V3SU

Pleydell Estate

EC1V3QG

Ironmonger Row

EC1V4JS

St John Street

EC1V9JR

Old Street

EC1V3ST

Ironmonger Row

EC1M5PY

Clerkenwell Road

EC2A4DL

Epworth Street

EC1Y8JD

Whitecross Street

EC1V4UB

Bunhill

EC1V0AG

Compton Street

EC1V0JR

Northburgh Street

EC1V3AF

Central Street

EC1V0BB

Dallington Street

EC1V9AB

Old Street

EC1Y1AX

City Road

EC1M5PX

Clerkenwell Road

EC1M6PX

Charterhouse Square

EC1M5PN

Clerkenwell Road

EC1Y0SG

Bunhill

EC1V0BP

Percival Street

EC1V3SN

Pleydell Estate

EC1Y8RZ

Featherstone Street

EC1V3AT

Bastwick Street

EC1V0BH

Dallington Street

EC1V3SB

Peartree Street

EC1V0BS

Percival Street

EC1Y2BQ

City Road

EC2M2SN

Wilson Street

EC1Y0TZ

Banner Street

EC1A4JH

Glasshouse Yard

EC1V0NA

Great Sutton Street

EC2A2BB

Wilson Street

EC1Y8YY

Bunhill

EC2A4JU

Paul Street

EC1V0EB

Malta Street

EC1V3AP

Pear Tree Street

EC1Y4AB

Moor Lane

EC1M7AP

Charterhouse Bldgs

EC1V0BT

Malta Street

EC1V0HT

Percival Street

EC1V9BE

Old Street

EC1V3PP

Bastwick Street

EC1Y8LA

Roscoe Street

EC1Y8NQ

Bunhill Row

EC2A4PE

Bonhill Street

EC1Y0UP

Baltic Street East

EC2A4BY

Leonard Street

EC1Y8AL

Bunhill

EC1M6AX

Charterhouse Square

EC1V9EZ

Peerless Street

EC1V8AB

Central Street

EC1V3QU

Lever Street

EC1V3RA

Lever Street

EC1Y8AB

Lambs Passage

EC1V7DW

Goswell Road

EC1Y8JL

Whitecross Street

Data Sources

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