Bishopsgate ward is located in the northeast of the City of London, bordering the boroughs of Hackney and Tower Hamlets. The area is known for its mix of historic landmarks and modern office towers, reflecting the City's blend of old and new. Key sites include the iconic Gherkin and the medieval St. Helen’s Church, one of the few surviving medieval buildings in the area. Bishopsgate has long been a major thoroughfare, connecting the City to areas east and north.
The ward is primarily a business district, with many financial and professional firms based here. Despite its commercial focus, it retains pockets of residential space and green areas like St. Botolph-without-Bishopsgate churchyard. Transport links are strong, with Liverpool Street station providing rail and Underground connections. The area has seen significant redevelopment in recent decades, with older buildings often replaced by high-rise offices. Bishopsgate’s history as a gateway to the City still influences its character today.
Area overview
On average Bishopsgate has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 2338 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bishopsgate is £101,800 per year. On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.
Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
2338
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Property prices in Bishopsgate
Based on 5 recent sales, the median property price is £1,918,200 in Bishopsgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £845,000 up to £2,800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Bishopsgate in the last year.
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last
year)
Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishopsgate over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Flats
5
£1,918,200
£1,002,000
£1,630,000
£2,084,000
£2,656,800
10 years median price trend
in Bishopsgate
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopsgate.
