Cornhill

Cornhill ward occupies a compact area in the historic heart of the City of London. It is centred on the thoroughfare of Cornhill itself, one of the City's traditional hills, and includes the junctions of Leadenhall, Gracechurch Street, and Lombard Street. The area functions primarily as a financial and insurance district, housing major banking institutions and corporate offices within its modern and historic buildings. The street plan follows medieval lines, with narrow lanes branching from the main roads.

The ward contains several significant churches, including St. Michael, Cornhill, and the medieval St. Peter upon Cornhill. The covered courtyard of Leadenhall Market, with its ornate Victorian architecture, sits within the ward's boundaries. This market remains a working hub for food and florist traders amidst the office towers. The area is densely built with little residential space, becoming quiet outside of weekday business hours.