Property profile

Flat 302 Willoughby HouseBarbican

Map showing Flat 302 Willoughby House, Barbican, London

Estimated sale price

£685,000

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 sold03 Oct 2025
£740,000Change since last sale: −£55,000 (−7.4%)
Annualised change
−8.5% per yearCity of London annualised change (flats) since 2025: −29% per yearThis property's value fell more slowly than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £1,062 per sq ft
£964 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£97 per sq ft (−9.2%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Cripplegate
£775,000Estimate vs local median: −£90,000 (−12%)
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 area66 m² / 710 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection09 Apr 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
03 Oct 2025£740,000+640%
07 Mar 1997£100,000-

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2Y 8BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2Y 8BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Nov 2025Flat 301, Willoughby House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BLFlatsLeasehold£1,040,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 302, Willoughby House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BLFlatsLeasehold£740,000
30 Apr 2026Flat 702, Willoughby House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BNFlatsLeasehold£775,000
18 Dec 2025Flat 529, Willoughby House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BNFlatsLeasehold£775,000
06 May 20264, Brandon Mews, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BETerracedLeasehold£980,000

Other properties at this postcode

Area insights for EC2Y 8BL

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Overview

Postcode EC2Y 8BL 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 very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 265.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× 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 Moorgate, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
266
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

City of London has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,203 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 265.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from EC2Y 8BL.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC2Y 8BL 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 Moorgate located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC2Y 8BL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Moorgate

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

Walking directions to Moorgate
0.3 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican
0.4 mi

1

Bank

Central, DLR, Northern, Waterloo and City

Walking directions to Bank

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC2Y 8BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBunhill Fields Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
0.5 miSt Paul's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Churchyard
0.3 miFinsbury SquareSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Square

Area Profile

Population
200
Population density
28,985.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
85.98(+761%)
Other theft
71.53(+526%)
Bicycle theft
52.75(+3197%)
Theft from the person
35.4(+277%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.73(-14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
60.4%
Other White
26
12.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
4.46%
Irish
9
4.46%
Indian
7
3.47%
Total population: 202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
81.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
6.32%
Level 3 (A level)
11
5.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.63%
No qualifications
3
1.58%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
36.61%
Owns outright
38
33.93%
Owns with a mortgage
25
22.32%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.36%
Social rents from council
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

Schools

In the EC2Y 8BL postcode area, located within City of London, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC2Y 8BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
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

0.2 miPrimaryPrior Weston Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC2Y 8BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 mi4 Convenience4 Moorfields, London, EC2Y 9AAWalking directions to 4 Convenience
0.1 miLittle Fresh78 Moorgate, London, EC2M 6SEWalking directions to Little Fresh
0.2 miTesco Express21-24 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4TYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCo-op On The Go17 Moorgate, London, EC2R 6ARWalking directions to Co-op On The Go
0.2 miWaitroseCherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NXWalking directions to Waitrose