Barbican, London
House prices, sold prices and local information for EC2Y 8ND, EC2Y 8BT, EC2Y 8DN.
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At a glance
652 property sales on Barbican, London have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 47 homes sold here for an average of £981,793. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £974,338. Average sale prices rose from £1,031,801 in 2016 to £1,034,096 in 2026 (+0%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 30% above the London average of £755,818 over the same period. 76 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 59 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 99% flat, 1% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Barbican range from £382,000 to £3,400,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold.
House prices on Barbican compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all EC2Y house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 682 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 648 | £974,338 | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Terraced | 4 | £881,990 | 27 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Barbican
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16, Thomas More House, Barbican EC2Y 8BT | 17 Sep 2026 | £850,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 175, Defoe House, Barbican EC2Y 8ND | 28 Aug 2026 | £877,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 710, Willoughby House, Barbican EC2Y 8BN | 28 Aug 2026 | £1,265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Brandon Mews, Barbican EC2Y 8BE | 27 Aug 2026 | £660,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| Flat 136, Thomas More House, Barbican EC2Y 8BU | 27 Aug 2026 | £400,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 267, Ben Jonson House, Barbican EC2Y 8DL | 26 Aug 2026 | £635,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 36, Speed House, Barbican EC2Y 8AT | 31 Jul 2026 | £770,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 312, Willoughby House, Barbican EC2Y 8BL | 22 Jul 2026 | £825,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 519, Willoughby House, Barbican EC2Y 8BN | 16 Jul 2026 | £1,100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 323, Shakespeare Tower, Barbican EC2Y 8NJ | 3 Jul 2026 | £1,775,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 519, Bunyan Court, Barbican EC2Y 8DH | 30 Jun 2026 | £1,500,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 391, Lauderdale Tower, Barbican EC2Y 8NA | 30 Jun 2026 | £2,400,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 157, Andrewes House, Barbican EC2Y 8BA | 25 Jun 2026 | £793,292 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 29, John Trundle Court, Barbican EC2Y 8DJ | 24 Jun 2026 | £835,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 78, John Trundle Court, Barbican EC2Y 8NE | 19 Jun 2026 | £495,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 609, Seddon House, Barbican EC2Y 8BX | 12 Jun 2026 | £2,150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 92, Lauderdale Tower, Barbican EC2Y 8BY | 28 May 2026 | £1,375,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Brandon Mews, Barbican EC2Y 8BE | 6 May 2026 | £980,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| Flat 702, Willoughby House, Barbican EC2Y 8BN | 30 Apr 2026 | £775,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 215, Bunyan Court, Barbican EC2Y 8DH | 20 Apr 2026 | £520,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Defoe House, Barbican EC2Y 8DN | 7 Apr 2026 | £1,700,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 102, Shakespeare Tower, Barbican EC2Y 8DR | 31 Mar 2026 | £1,400,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 528, Ben Jonson House, Barbican EC2Y 8NH | 20 Mar 2026 | £1,085,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 48, John Trundle Court, Barbican EC2Y 8DJ | 11 Mar 2026 | £445,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 87, John Trundle Court, Barbican EC2Y 8NE | 5 Mar 2026 | £417,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 341, Lauderdale Tower, Barbican EC2Y 8NA | 20 Feb 2026 | £1,625,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 43, Defoe House, Barbican EC2Y 8DN | 17 Feb 2026 | £650,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 93, Defoe House, Barbican EC2Y 8ND | 17 Feb 2026 | £949,999 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 312, Ben Jonson House, Barbican EC2Y 8NQ | 15 Jan 2026 | £736,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 554, Ben Jonson House, Barbican EC2Y 8NH | 19 Dec 2025 | £955,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 529, Willoughby House, Barbican EC2Y 8BN | 18 Dec 2025 | £775,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 91, Speed House, Barbican EC2Y 8AU | 17 Dec 2025 | £820,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 316, Ben Jonson House, Barbican EC2Y 8NQ | 9 Dec 2025 | £745,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 409, Seddon House, Barbican EC2Y 8BX | 9 Dec 2025 | £975,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 201, Ben Jonson House, Barbican EC2Y 8DL | 8 Dec 2025 | £985,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 529, Ben Jonson House, Barbican EC2Y 8NH | 8 Dec 2025 | £1,055,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 301, Gilbert House, Barbican EC2Y 8BD | 28 Nov 2025 | £865,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 301, Willoughby House, Barbican EC2Y 8BL | 26 Nov 2025 | £1,040,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 49, John Trundle Court, Barbican EC2Y 8DJ | 25 Nov 2025 | £410,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 272, Cromwell Tower, Barbican EC2Y 8DD | 21 Nov 2025 | £1,600,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 76, Defoe House, Barbican EC2Y 8DN | 21 Nov 2025 | £928,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 27, John Trundle Court, Barbican EC2Y 8DJ | 21 Nov 2025 | £382,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 318, Bunyan Court, Barbican EC2Y 8DH | 14 Nov 2025 | £735,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 172, Cromwell Tower, Barbican EC2Y 8DD | 11 Nov 2025 | £1,600,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 112, Thomas More House, Barbican EC2Y 8BU | 5 Nov 2025 | £1,040,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 98, Andrewes House, Barbican EC2Y 8AY | 31 Oct 2025 | £725,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 363, Ben Jonson House, Barbican EC2Y 8NQ | 31 Oct 2025 | £520,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 302, Willoughby House, Barbican EC2Y 8BL | 3 Oct 2025 | £740,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 214, Gilbert House, Barbican EC2Y 8BD | 23 Sep 2025 | £975,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 23, Speed House, Barbican EC2Y 8AT | 10 Sep 2025 | £975,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 136, Thomas More House, Barbican | £475,000 (Jul 2022) → £400,000 (Aug 2026) | -16% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 312, Willoughby House, Barbican | £700,000 (Oct 2020) → £825,000 (Jul 2026) | +18% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 519, Willoughby House, Barbican | £1,150,000 (Jan 2020) → £1,100,000 (Jul 2026) | -4% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 391, Lauderdale Tower, Barbican | £1,720,000 (Feb 2020) → £2,400,000 (Jun 2026) | +40% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 78, John Trundle Court, Barbican | £475,000 (Feb 2020) → £495,000 (Jun 2026) | +4% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 702, Willoughby House, Barbican | £645,000 (Feb 2023) → £775,000 (Apr 2026) | +20% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 529, Willoughby House, Barbican | £725,000 (Feb 2019) → £775,000 (Dec 2025) | +7% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 301, Gilbert House, Barbican | £478,000 (Feb 2020) → £865,000 (Nov 2025) | +81% over 6 yrs |
| 318, Bunyan Court, Barbican | £775,000 (Jul 2016) → £735,000 (Nov 2025) | -5% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 112, Thomas More House, Barbican | £965,000 (Jun 2016) → £975,000 (May 2020) → £1,040,000 (Nov 2025) | +8% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 214, Gilbert House, Barbican | £980,000 (Apr 2024) → £975,000 (Sep 2025) | -1% over 1 yr |
| Flat 23, Speed House, Barbican | £920,000 (Mar 2019) → £975,000 (Sep 2025) | +6% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 56, Speed House, Barbican | £885,000 (Jan 2018) → £910,000 (Sep 2025) | +3% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 141, Shakespeare Tower, Barbican | £1,600,000 (Nov 2020) → £2,050,000 (Aug 2025) | +28% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 87, Breton House, Barbican | £460,000 (Jun 2018) → £525,000 (Jul 2025) | +14% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 157, Thomas More House, Barbican | £640,000 (Nov 2020) → £700,000 (Jul 2025) | +9% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 168, Defoe House, Barbican | £2,000,000 (Sep 2019) → £2,150,000 (Jun 2025) | +8% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 45, Thomas More House, Barbican | £870,000 (Aug 2018) → £925,000 (May 2025) | +6% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 238, Ben Jonson House, Barbican | £740,000 (Sep 2017) → £665,000 (Mar 2025) | -10% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 132, Lauderdale Tower, Barbican | £1,850,000 (Mar 2016) → £1,550,000 (Mar 2025) | -16% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 94, Defoe House, Barbican | £885,000 (Mar 2020) → £1,100,000 (Mar 2025) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 114, Defoe House, Barbican | £863,500 (Feb 2018) → £1,126,000 (Mar 2025) | +30% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 121, Andrewes House, Barbican | £830,000 (Jan 2016) → £995,000 (Mar 2025) | +20% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 125, John Trundle Court, Barbican | £480,000 (Feb 2018) → £485,000 (Feb 2025) | +1% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 255, Ben Jonson House, Barbican | £725,000 (Oct 2019) → £685,000 (Dec 2024) | -6% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 208, Bryer Court, Barbican | £520,000 (Sep 2017) → £520,000 (Dec 2024) | +0% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 561, Ben Jonson House, Barbican | £1,175,000 (Apr 2016) → £1,110,000 (Jun 2019) → £1,265,000 (Nov 2024) | +8% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 319, Willoughby House, Barbican | £675,000 (Apr 2019) → £815,000 (Nov 2024) | +21% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 101, Gilbert House, Barbican | £632,000 (Apr 2021) → £950,000 (Nov 2024) | +50% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 81, Andrewes House, Barbican | £785,000 (Jun 2016) → £800,000 (Oct 2024) | +2% over 8 yrs |
Showing the 30 most recent of 76 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near Barbican
Crime
2,818 crimes were reported within about a mile of Barbican in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 593 |
| Other theft | 444 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 403 |
| Theft from the person | 397 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 324 |
| Burglary | 146 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Barbican is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, City of London, City of Westminster, Ken and Chelsea Flood alert area
- Lower River Lee from Hoddesdon to Canning Town Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames riverside from the Thames Barrier to Putney Bridge Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Barbican
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London School for Girls 794 pupils | Other independent school | 10–18 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Charterhouse Square School 301 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 270 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 348 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Paul's Cathedral School 280 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 4–13 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Dallington School 45 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 222 pupils | Primary Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School 208 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Moorgate station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Farringdon station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- City Thameslink station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Barbican Underground Station 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- St. Paul's Underground Station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Aldersgate Street (Stop BC, ALDERSGATE STREET) 1 min walk
- London Wall (West) (Stop BD, ALDERSGATE STREET) 1 min walk
- London Wall (West) (Stop BE, LONDON WALL) 2 min walk
- London Wall (West) (Stop BH, LONDON WALL) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Neaman Practice
15 Half Moon Court, London · 0.1 mi - City Road Medical Centre
City House Medical Centre, Unit 1-3 Ground Floor, London · 0.7 mi - Clerkenwell Medical Practice
Finsbury Health Centre, 17 Pine Street, London · 0.7 mi - Dr Segarajasinghe
Finsbury Health Centre, Pine Street, London · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Barbican Express · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Cheapside Express · 0.3 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Barbican · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Chiswell St Express · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Barbican Pharmacy & Clinic · 0.3 mi
- Portmans Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Pharmica · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Barbican Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- Barbican Orthodontic Clinic · 0.1 mi
- Malmin Barbican · 0.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 57.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 39.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 837 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 8.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,473 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across City of London with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Barbican
Ethnic group
| Here | City of London | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 69.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 10.7% | 16.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.8% | 5.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 2.7% |
Religion
| Here | City of London | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 43.8% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 34.7% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Jewish | 2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | City of London | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 50.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 40.8% | 49.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | City of London | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 83.3% | 74.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| No qualifications | 2.4% | 6.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 2% | 2.8% |
| Other qualifications | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1% |
General health
| Here | City of London | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.2% | 57.5% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.8% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | City of London | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 66.3% | 77.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 29% | 19.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.2% | 0.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of City of London.
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