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EC1M 6PX

Charterhouse Square

Bunhill

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Detailed insights for EC1M 6PX

Overview

Postcode EC1M 6PX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.3%
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

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% 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 139 ft away from EC1M 6PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Clerkenwell near EC1M 6PX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1M 6PX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican
0.3 mi

1

Farringdon

Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink

Walking directions to Farringdon
0.4 mi

1

St. Pauls

Central

Walking directions to St. Pauls

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1M 6PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBunhill Fields Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
0.5 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.5 miSt Paul's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
222
Population density
12,197.8 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
86
38.74%
Other White
54
24.32%
Chinese
20
9.01%
Other
12
5.41%
Other Asian
7
3.15%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
167
78.77%
Level 3 (A level)
17
8.02%
No qualifications
8
3.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
5
2.36%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
81
57.45%
Owns outright
24
17.02%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.06%
Other forms of private rent
12
8.51%
Other social rented
4
2.84%
Total households: 141

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1M 6PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1M 6PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 2026Flat 115, Florin Court, 6 - 9, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6EYOtherLeasehold£700,000
26 Nov 2025Flat 120, Florin Court, 6 - 9, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6EYFlatsLeasehold£225,000
06 Oct 2025Flat 108, Florin Court, 6 - 9, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6EYFlatsLeasehold£265,000
09 Sept 2025Flat 77, Florin Court, 6 - 9, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6EXFlatsLeasehold£785,000
20 Nov 2025Flat 5, Florin Court, 6 - 9, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6ETFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the EC1M 6PX postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1M 6PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableCharterhouse Square SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryCity of London Primary Academy, IslingtonFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableCity of London School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1M 6PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1M 6PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNelhart News127 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQWalking directions to Nelhart News
0 miTesco Express131 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miGeraniumLauderdale Place, London, EC2Y 8BYWalking directions to Geranium
0.2 miSainsbury's Local91-93 St. John Street, London, EC1M 4NUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCo-op FoodTurnmill Street, Islington, EC1M 5QPWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 6PX, 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 6PX

Is EC1M 6PX (Clerkenwell) safe?

The area around EC1M 6PX 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 6PX?

The median sale price around EC1M 6PX 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 6PX?

There are 20 schools close to EC1M 6PX, including Charterhouse Square School, City of London Primary Academy, Islington (Outstanding) and City of London School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1M 6PX?

The closest station to EC1M 6PX is Barbican in TfL zone 1, about 85 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.

How deprived is the area around EC1M 6PX?

EC1M 6PX 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 6PX (Clerkenwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1M 6PX 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).