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EC1M 4DZ

Bunhill

Islington

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Overview

Postcode EC1M 4DZ is located in a major urban area, within the Bunhill ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Clerkenwell area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year. The nearest station is Barbican, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Spa Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Clerkenwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,345 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.6%

Approximately 32.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from EC1M 4DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Clerkenwell near EC1M 4DZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Barbican located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1M 4DZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican
0.2 mi

1

Farringdon

Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink

Walking directions to Farringdon
0.5 mi

1

St. Pauls

Central

Walking directions to St. Pauls

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1M 4DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.4 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.3 miFortune Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Fortune Street Park

Area Profile

Population
136
Population density
2,631.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
35.74(+281%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.6(+8%)
Other theft
31.45(+175%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.3(-10%)
Burglary
19.3(+253%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
89
64.96%
Other White
25
18.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
4.38%
Chinese
3
2.19%
African
3
2.19%
Total population: 137

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
71.43%
No qualifications
9
7.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
6.35%
Apprenticeship
6
4.76%
Level 3 (A level)
6
4.76%
Total 16+ residents: 126

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
16
34.78%
Other social rented
11
23.91%
Owns with a mortgage
9
19.57%
Owns outright
5
10.87%
Social rents from council
4
8.7%
Total households: 46

Property prices in Bunhill

Median price£670,000
Price per sq ft£924
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£512K – £813K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 (about £924 per square foot) in Bunhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £2,500,000.

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
Flats62£670,000£925

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£596,250
2026£705,000
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.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1M 4DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1M 4DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 2026Flat 2, 88A, St John Street, London, EC1M 4EHFlatsLeasehold£800,000
26 Feb 202565 - 67, St John Street, London, EC1M 4ANOtherFreehold£3,100,000
25 Feb 2025Flat 4, 57A, St John Street, London, EC1M 4ANFlatsLeasehold£500,000
25 Feb 2025Flat 2, 57A, St John Street, London, EC1M 4ANFlatsLeasehold£575,000
25 Feb 2025Flat 3, 57A, St John Street, London, EC1M 4ANFlatsLeasehold£575,000

Schools

In the EC1M 4DZ postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1M 4DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCharterhouse Square SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableDallington SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1M 4DZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1M 4DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's Local91-93 St. John Street, London, EC1M 4NUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCo-op FoodTurnmill Street, Islington, EC1M 5QPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miGraboIslington, EC1M 5SAWalking directions to Grabo
0.2 miTesco Express1 Brewhouse Yard, Islington, London, EC1V 4JDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNelhart News127 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQWalking directions to Nelhart News

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EC1M 4DZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Emily Thornberry

Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington South and FinsburyE14001306
WardBunhillE05013699
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ClerkenwellE02000575
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 022HE01033490
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1M 4DZ

Is EC1M 4DZ (Clerkenwell) safe?

The area around EC1M 4DZ records about 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near EC1M 4DZ?

The median sale price around EC1M 4DZ in Clerkenwell is £670,000 (about £924 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC1M 4DZ?

There are 20 schools close to EC1M 4DZ, including Charterhouse Square School, Dallington School and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1M 4DZ?

The closest station to EC1M 4DZ is Barbican in TfL zone 1, about 308 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.

How deprived is the area around EC1M 4DZ?

EC1M 4DZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,345 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC1M 4DZ (Clerkenwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1M 4DZ is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kiran Prasad (Labour Party), Troy Martin Gallagher (Labour Party) and Valerie Bossman-Quarshie (Labour Party).