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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

EC1V4LE

Brewery Square

EC1V0BD

Bowling Green Lane

EC1Y1AU

City Road

EC2A4BX

Bonhill Street

EC1V3RR

Gee Street

EC1V4LF

Leo Yard

EC2A2AH

Worship Street

EC1V0DS

Great Sutton Street

EC1A4JN

Glasshouse Yard

EC1V7DH

Goswell Road

EC2A1DS

Bunhill

EC1Y8SE

Errol Street

EC1V3QL

Mitchell Street

EC1Y4SF

Bunhill

EC2A1NS

Finsbury Pavement

EC1A4AE

Aldersgate Street

EC1V3NZ

Seward Street

EC1V7DF

Goswell Road

EC1M6AW

Charterhouse Street

EC1M5PQ

Clerkenwell Road

EC1Y8ND

Bunhill Row

EC2A1NT

Finsbury Pavement

EC1V0AA

Berry Street

EC1V7ER

Goswell Road

EC1Y8LS

Errol Street

EC2A4BW

Leonard Street

EC1V3AG

Pear Tree Street

EC1Y8QE

Banner Street

EC1V3QS

Ironmonger Row

EC1V9JL

Old Street

EC1Y0SR

Baltic Street West

EC1M6EB

Carthusian Street

EC1Y8PR

Roscoe Street

EC1V2NX

City Road

EC1Y1AA

City Road

EC1V8AZ

Central Street

EC1M6AA

Charterhouse Street

EC1M6HL

Charterhouse Street

EC2A1AJ

Bunhill

EC1V3AJ

Dance Square

EC1V0DN

Great Sutton Street

EC1Y0AE

Baltic Street West

EC1V3AR

Lever Street

EC1M6BE

Bunhill

EC1V0DY

Great Sutton Street

EC1V9HF

Bunhill

EC1Y0UL

Baltic Street West

EC1V8BJ

Central Street

EC1V7EY

Goswell Road

EC1V2NW

City Road

EC1Y8JT

Whitecross Street

EC1V9NH

Old Street

EC1V0BG

Dallington Street

EC1Y8JP

Roscoe Street

EC1V0DE

Great Sutton Street

EC1M4DL

St John Street

EC1Y8YZ

Bunhill

EC1V0DH

Great Sutton Street

EC2A4NJ

Tabernacle Street

EC1V3PU

Norman Street

EC1Y0TA

Domingo Street

EC1M6HR

Charterhouse Street

EC1V0EU

Compton Street

EC1Y8QW

Bunhill Row

EC2A4AQ

Leonard Street

EC1M5PG

Berry Street

EC1V3QY

Lever Street

EC1V3SR

Pleydell Estate

EC1V7DY

Goswell Road

EC1Y8QA

Banner Street

EC2A4AP

Cowper Street

EC1V0AR

Cyrus Street

EC1V7JY

Cyrus Street

EC1Y8JY

Banner Street

EC2A1RS

Finsbury Pavement

EC1Y0RX

Golden Lane

EC2A4AN

Leonard Street

EC1V0AD

Malta Street

EC1M4NX

Bunhill

EC1Y8ST

Banner Street

EC2A2EP

Bunhill

EC1V0DR

Great Sutton Street

EC1V8BU

Central Street

EC1V9HW

Bunhill

EC1Y8JU

Banner Street

EC1V3PW

Paton Street

EC1M4EL

Hat & Mitre Court

EC1Y0UA

Golden Lane

EC1M4EH

St John Street

EC1Y8LZ

Bunhill Row

EC1V9ND

Old Street

EC1Y0SW

Sycamore Street

EC1V3QZ

Mitchell Street

EC1V4DG

Brewhouse Yard

EC2A4BF

Leonard Street

EC1V3RP

Gee Street

EC1V3PT

Norman Street

EC1V3QR

Ironmonger Row

EC2A1SA

Finsbury Pavement

EC1V4JH

Brewery Square

Data Sources

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