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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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 264 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 35.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bunhill is £68,155 per year. There are 5 schools in Bunhill: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
35.7%
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

Median price£670,000
Price per sq ft£925
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£488K – £813K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 (about £925 per square foot) in Bunhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £3,480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bunhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,500,000£774
Flats70£665,000£927

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bunhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bunhill.
YearFlats
2016£763,750
2017£710,000
2018£731,923
2019£680,000
2020£650,000
2021£640,000
2022£700,000
2023£660,000
2024£676,250
2025£592,500
2026£665,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bunhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bunhill.
YearFlats
2016£999
2017£1,027
2018£1,003
2019£992
2020£945
2021£984
2022£941
2023£935
2024£952
2025£934
2026£888
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bunhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bunhill in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bunhill ward.

Local councillors

Kiran Prasad

Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Troy Martin Gallagher

Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Valerie Bossman-Quarshie

Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

All postcodesin Bunhill

EC1V9AN

Old Street

EC1V0BY

Great Sutton Street

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Bunhill

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Chequer Street

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Honduras Street

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Sutton Way

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Ropemaker Street

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Clere Place

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Old Street

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Bunhill

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Bastwick Street

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Old Street

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Leonard Street

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Garrett Street

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Percival Street

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Old Street

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