Property profile

Flat 157Defoe House, Barbican

Map showing Flat 157, Defoe House, Barbican, London

Estimated sale price

£640,000

Flats sold in Aldersgate

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 sold27 May 2025
£675,000Change since last sale: −£37,000 (−5.5%)
Annualised change
−4.5% per yearCity of London annualised change (flats) since 2025: −13% per yearThis property's value fell more slowly than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £1,180 per sq ft
£912 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£268 per sq ft (−23%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Aldersgate
£925,000Estimate vs local median: −£287,000 (−31%)
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
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection05 Feb 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 May 2025£675,000+218%
02 Apr 2001£212,000-

Local market

Property prices in Aldersgate

Median price£925,000
Price per sq ft£1,180
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£575K – £1.2M

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £925,000 (about £1,180 per square foot) in Aldersgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £382,000 up to £2,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldersgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats27£925,000£1,180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aldersgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldersgate.
YearFlats
2016£855,700
2017£870,000
2018£755,250
2019£865,000
2020£820,000
2021£833,500
2022£837,500
2023£890,000
2024£865,000
2025£872,000
2026£644,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldersgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldersgate.
YearFlats
2016£1,185
2017£1,278
2018£1,193
2019£1,109
2020£1,161
2021£1,206
2022£1,217
2023£1,205
2024£1,177
2025£1,161
2026£1,080
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldersgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2Y 8ND
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Aug 2025Flat 123, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NDFlatsLeasehold£965,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 168, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NDFlatsLeasehold£2,150,000
27 May 2025Flat 157, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NDFlatsLeasehold£675,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 94, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NDFlatsLeasehold£1,100,000
18 Mar 2025Flat 114, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NDFlatsLeasehold£1,126,000

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Area insights for EC2Y 8ND

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Overview

Postcode EC2Y 8ND is located in a major urban area, within the Aldersgate 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 124.1 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 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
124
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from EC2Y 8ND.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC2Y 8ND 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC2Y 8ND
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 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

St. Pauls

Central

Walking directions to St. Pauls

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
40,535.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
33.22(+191%)
Theft from the person
26.44(+182%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.88(-59%)
Bicycle theft
12.88(+705%)
Vehicle crime
12.2(+30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
65.93%
Other White
39
17.26%
Irish
8
3.54%
Other Asian
7
3.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
2.21%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
174
83.65%
Level 3 (A level)
14
6.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
3.37%
No qualifications
5
2.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
1.92%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
45.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
27.61%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.16%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.72%
Social rents from council
4
2.99%
Total households: 134

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC2Y 8ND
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCity of London School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableGuildhall School of Music and DramaHigher education institutions

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableCharterhouse Square SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

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