Property profile

Flat 222Ben Jonson House

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Estimated sale price

£635,000

Flats sold in Cripplegate

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold07 Dec 2023
£725,675Change since last sale: −£90,000 (−12%)
Annualised change
−4.8% per yearCity of London annualised change (flats) since 2023: −11% per yearThis property's value fell more slowly than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £1,062 per sq ft
£909 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£153 per sq ft (−14%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Cripplegate
£775,000Estimate vs local median: −£139,000 (−18%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area65 m² / 700 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection30 Jun 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
07 Dec 2023£725,675-5%
27 Jan 2017£765,000+162%
17 Sept 2004£292,500+144%
11 Mar 2000£120,000+26%
30 Jan 1995£95,000-

Local market

Property prices in Cripplegate

Median price£797,500
Price per sq ft£1,060
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£705K – £979K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £797,500 (about £1,060 per square foot) in Cripplegate area, with individual transactions ranging from £390,000 up to £3,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cripplegate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£980,000£799
Flats33£775,000£1,062

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cripplegate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cripplegate.
YearFlats
2016£805,000
2017£795,000
2018£730,000
2019£765,000
2020£817,000
2021£805,000
2022£730,000
2023£840,000
2024£800,000
2025£887,500
2026£643,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cripplegate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cripplegate.
YearFlats
2016£1,340
2017£1,198
2018£1,192
2019£1,202
2020£1,251
2021£1,130
2022£1,132
2023£1,191
2024£1,219
2025£1,157
2026£933
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cripplegate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cripplegate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2Y 8DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2Y 8DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 2025Flat 201, Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DLFlatsLeasehold£985,000
11 Apr 2025Flat 241, Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DLFlatsLeasehold£625,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 238, Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DLFlatsLeasehold£665,000
15 Jan 2026Flat 312, Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NQFlatsLeasehold£736,000
09 Dec 2025Flat 316, Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NQFlatsLeasehold£745,000

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Area insights for EC2Y 8DL

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Overview

Postcode EC2Y 8DL is located in a major urban area, within the Cripplegate ward of City of London in the London region, and forms part of the City of London area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year. The nearest station is Barbican, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,913 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EC2Y 8DL.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC2Y 8DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Barbican located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC2Y 8DL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican
0.3 mi

1

Moorgate

Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern

Walking directions to Moorgate
0.4 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC2Y 8DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBunhill Fields Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
0.5 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.3 miFinsbury SquareSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Square

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
33,867.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
46.5(+650%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.94(-26%)
Burglary
14.26(+161%)
Theft from the person
13.64(+45%)
Other theft
12.4(+8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
65.17%
Other White
69
19.38%
Other
13
3.65%
Chinese
11
3.09%
Irish
8
2.25%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
304
87.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
4.91%
Level 3 (A level)
16
4.62%
No qualifications
6
1.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1
0.29%
Total 16+ residents: 346

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
92
38.33%
Owns outright
90
37.5%
Owns with a mortgage
40
16.67%
Social rents from council
11
4.58%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.5%
Total households: 240

Schools

In the EC2Y 8DL postcode area, located within City of London, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC2Y 8DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPrior Weston Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableGuildhall School of Music and DramaHigher education institutions

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableCity of London School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC2Y 8DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC2Y 8DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaitroseCherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NXWalking directions to Waitrose
0.1 miGeraniumLauderdale Place, London, EC2Y 8BYWalking directions to Geranium
0.2 miNelhart News127 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQWalking directions to Nelhart News
0.2 miTesco Express131 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTesco Express21-24 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4TYWalking directions to Tesco Express