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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

Connectivity

10/10

Area Profile

Bunhill Population

11,164

Population density

13,207.1 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	73	£615,000	£391,000	£520,000	£799,200	£1,353,000
Semi-Detached	1	£1,500,000	£1,500,000	£1,500,000	£1,500,000	£1,500,000

10 years median price trend in Bunhill

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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