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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

EC1V3QS

Ironmonger Row

EC1V3ST

Ironmonger Row

EC1V4PS

St John Street

EC1V9HW

Bunhill

EC1Y1SP

Oliver's Yard

EC2A1RS

Finsbury Pavement

EC2A2DW

Worship Street

EC2A4DN

Bonhill Street

EC1M6AW

Charterhouse Street

EC1M6BB

Charterhouse Mews

EC1V0HU

Percival Street

EC1V3AS

Pear Tree Street

EC1V3PX

Mitchell Street

EC1V3RS

Gee Street

EC1V9BB

St Lukes Close

EC1Y0TT

Garrett Street

EC1Y2AJ

City Road

EC1Y8LT

Errol Street

EC2A1NQ

Finsbury Pavement

EC1M6AX

Charterhouse Square

EC1V3PD

Seward Street

EC1Y0SB

Fortune Street

EC1Y0SG

Bunhill

EC1Y1BD

City Road

EC1M5PZ

Clerkenwell Road

EC1M6EE

Charterhouse Square

EC1V0AU

Berry Street

EC1V2RL

City Road

EC1V3AR

Lever Street

EC1V3RX

Gee Street

EC1V4JS

St John Street

EC1Y0SE

Fortune Street

EC1Y8JD

Whitecross Street

EC1Y8RQ

Mallow Street

EC1Y8YZ

Bunhill

EC2A1AT

City Road

EC1M5QA

Clerkenwell Road

EC1M6AU

Charterhouse Square

EC1V0AY

Northburgh Street

EC1V9BD

Old Street

EC1Y8NH

Dufferin Street

EC1Y8PQ

Dufferin Avenue

EC2A1SA

Finsbury Pavement

EC2A4DT

Platina Street

EC1V9JJ

Bunhill

EC1Y1AA

City Road

EC1Y8TB

Errol Street

EC2M2RB

South Place

EC1V0BL

Compton Street

EC1V0BT

Malta Street

EC1V0LR

Pardon Street

EC1V4JW

St John Street

EC1V9AJ

Old Street

EC1V9EX

St Lukes Estate

EC1Y2AF

City Road

EC2A2AB

Worship Street

EC1A4JU

Glasshouse Yard

EC1V0DE

Great Sutton Street

EC1V0DG

Great Sutton Street

EC1V4JQ

Brewhouse Yard

EC1Y0TG

Golden Lane

EC1Y8JE

Bunhill

EC2A4PE

Bonhill Street

EC2Y9AQ

Finsbury Street

EC1V0EU

Compton Street

EC1V0NB

Great Sutton Street

EC1V4UB

Bunhill

EC1Y0AE

Baltic Street West

EC1Y8LX

Errol Street

EC1Y8PB

Dufferin Street

EC1Y8PS

Roscoe Street

EC2A4JY

Holywell Row

EC1M6JH

Charterhouse Street

EC1V0AR

Cyrus Street

EC1V3PZ

Bastwick Street

EC1V3RB

Lever Street

EC1V9BL

Old Street

EC1V9HL

Old Street

EC1Y0RP

Baltic Street West

EC1Y0RY

Fortune Street

EC1Y0UJ

Baltic Street East

EC1Y0UU

Baltic Street East

EC1Y4TY

Bunhill

EC1Y8TD

Whitecross Street

EC2A1PX

Bunhill

EC1M4JN

Bunhill

EC1V2NX

City Road

EC1V3AF

Central Street

EC1V3QR

Ironmonger Row

EC1V7EP

Goswell Road

EC1V9AE

Old Street

EC1V9AN

Old Street

EC1Y0SR

Baltic Street West

EC2A4LU

Tabernacle Street

EC1M5PN

Clerkenwell Road

EC1V3NU

Bastwick Street

EC1V8AZ

Central Street

EC1V9EU

St Lukes Estate

EC1V9JQ

Bunhill

EC1Y2BG

City Road

Data Sources

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