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Farringdon Within

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About

Farringdon Within is a compact ward in the northwest of the City of London. Its boundaries are largely formed by the historic city wall and the modern thoroughfares of Newgate Street and Giltspur Street. The area contains a mix of commercial office space and historic legal institutions, centred on the Central Criminal Court, the Old Bailey. This gives the ward a distinct character tied to the administration of justice.

The ward's layout is dense, with narrow lanes like Old Bailey and Warwick Lane. Smithfield Market, just beyond its northern border, exerts a strong influence. A key feature is the Church of St. Sepulchre-without-Newgate, which historically tolled a bell for condemned prisoners at Newgate Prison. The ward contains few residential buildings, functioning primarily as a daytime financial and legal quarter.

Area overview

On average Farringdon Within has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Farringdon Within is £91,506 per year. There are 1 schools in Farringdon Within: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
10/10

Property prices in Farringdon Within

Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in Farringdon Within area, with individual transactions ranging from £430,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Farringdon Within 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 Farringdon Within over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£625,000

10 years median price trend in Farringdon Within

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farringdon Within.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.