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Bassishaw

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About

Bassishaw is a small ward in the City of London, covering an area of just 0.05 square miles. It lies between Cheapside to the south and London Wall to the north, with Moorgate to the east and Aldersgate to the west. The ward is primarily commercial, housing offices and financial institutions, with few residential properties. Its compact size and central location make it a key part of the City's business district.

Historically, Bassishaw was known for its textile trade, particularly in the medieval period. Today, it features a mix of modern office buildings and historic landmarks, such as the Guildhall and the Church of St. Lawrence Jewry. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with Moorgate and Bank stations nearby. Despite its small size, Bassishaw plays a significant role in the City's financial and administrative functions.

Area overview

On average Bassishaw has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1528 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bassishaw is £101,800 per year. On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1528
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
10/10

Property prices in Bassishaw

Based on 2 recent sales, the median property price is £637,500 in Bassishaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £624,999 up to £650,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£637,500

10 years price trend in Bassishaw

All postcodes in Bassishaw

EC2V5DS

City of London

EC2V7BQ

City of London

EC2Y5AU

Fore Street

EC2V7QF

City of London

EC2Y5DB

Fore Street

EC2V7BG

Gresham Street

EC2V7EE

Noble Street

EC2Y5AS

City of London

EC2R5AA

Basinghall Avenue

EC2V7JN

Aldermanbury

EC2V7BF

City of London

EC2V7JQ

Love Lane

EC2V5AG

City of London

EC2V7EH

Gresham Street

EC2V5AF

Aldermanbury

EC2V7AZ

Aldermanbury Square

EC2V7DE

Oat Lane

EC2V5DZ

Basinghall Street

EC2R5AR

Coleman Street

EC2V5DX

Basinghall Street

EC2Y5DE

Fore Street

EC2V5DD

Basinghall Avenue

EC2V7EL

Gresham Street

EC2Y5AP

City of London

EC2V7AJ

Noble Street

EC2V7HY

Aldermanbury

EC2V7QR

Wood Street

EC2V5DE

Basinghall Street

EC2V5DH

Basinghall Street

EC2V5HA

Basinghall Street

EC2V7HN

Gresham Street

EC2V7ER

City of London

EC2V7NQ

Aldermanbury

EC2V7BP

City of London

EC2V7HH

Aldermanbury

EC2V7HS

Aldermanbury Square

EC2V7QT

Wood Street

EC2P2SA

City of London

EC2V7DA

Wood Street

EC2Y5AG

Wood Street

EC2V7BJ

Staining Lane

EC2V7AF

Aldermanbury Square

EC2V7HR

Aldermanbury Square

EC2V7AN

Wood Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.