Flat 153, Shakespeare Tower
Flat 153, Shakespeare Tower
Description & Estimates
The public record lists Flat 153, Shakespeare Tower as a leasehold apartment.
Comparison with its neighbours suggests a mid-century apartment with 968 ft2 of internal area and a balcony.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms.
Flat 153, Shakespeare Tower has an estimated sale value of £1,466,145 and an estimated rental value of £5,211 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
The apartment sits within Shakespeare Tower, Barbican, London, EC2.
Barbican, London, EC2 lies in the borough of City and County of the City of London, within the EC2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Flat 153, Shakespeare Tower has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2017 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Flat 153, Shakespeare Tower would be worth £1,539,452, with a potential rental value of £5,472 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £1,363,515, with a rental value of £4,846 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Flat 153, Shakespeare Tower has declined by £54,646 (3.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £274 (5.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.3%.
Sold Prices
Flat 153, Shakespeare Tower last changed hands on 24th July 2017, selling for £1,510,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 10.2% since July 2017.
- Sold Jul 2017£1,510,000
- Sold Aug 1998£270,000
- Sold Jun 1996£177,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 220 metres of Flat 153, Shakespeare Tower across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Flat 101, Shakespeare Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DR, a leasehold flat, sold at £1,800,000 on the 19th December 2024.
Read more about house prices in EC2.
- Sold Dec 2024£1,800,000 | 3 Bed FlatShakespeare Tower, BarbicanFlat 101, Shakespeare Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DR
- Sold Feb 2024£1,675,000 | 2 Bed FlatShakespeare Tower, BarbicanFlat 83, Shakespeare Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DR
- Sold Jul 2022£1,495,000 | 2 Bed FlatShakespeare Tower, BarbicanFlat 123, Shakespeare Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DR
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Flat 153, Shakespeare Tower as the 500th largest and the 298th most expensive of the 1944 addresses on Barbican, London, EC2.
Against the EC2 postcode district average, it is £560k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mPrior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
- 300mCity of London Primary Academy, Islington
- 700mSt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
- 800mCentral Foundation Boys' School
- 1.8kmCity of London Academy Islington
- 1.8kmLondon Nautical, City of London Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Barbican station is the nearest stop to Flat 153, Shakespeare Tower at 200 metres away.
- 200mBarbican
- 300mMoorgate
- 600mSt Paul's
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show standard broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Standard broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
