Flat 172, Shakespeare Tower
Flat 172, Shakespeare Tower
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, Flat 172, Shakespeare Tower is a leasehold apartment.
By comparing it to neighbours, we estimate that it is a mid-century apartment with 1,152 ft2 of internal area and a balcony.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Flat 172, Shakespeare Tower is £1,770,124 and the estimated rental value is £6,441 per month.
The apartment is within Shakespeare Tower, Barbican, London, EC2.
Barbican, London, EC2 is located in the borough of City and County of the City of London within the EC2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Flat 172, Shakespeare Tower has a single entry in the Land Registry from May 2024 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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If Flat 172, Shakespeare Tower is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £1,858,630 and a rental value of £6,763 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £1,646,215 and a rental value of £5,990 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Flat 172, Shakespeare Tower has moved down by £25,757 (1.5%), while its estimated rental value has increased by £495 per month (7.7%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.4%.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Flat 172, Shakespeare Tower was last sold on 17th May 2024 for £1,800,000 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since May 2024, the market for similar properties has dropped by 8.1%.
- Sold May 2024£1,800,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Flat 172, Shakespeare Tower within a radius of 220 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Flat 271, Shakespeare Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DR, a leasehold flat which sold for £2,100,000 on the 9th July 2025.
Read more about house prices in EC2.
- Sold Jul 2025£2,100,000 | 3 Bed FlatShakespeare Tower, BarbicanFlat 271, Shakespeare Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DR
- Sold May 2024£1,800,000 | 3 Bed FlatShakespeare Tower, BarbicanFlat 252, Shakespeare Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DR
- Sold Jan 2024£1,760,000 | 3 Bed FlatShakespeare Tower, BarbicanFlat 232, Shakespeare Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DR
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Barbican, London, EC2 has a total of 1944 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Flat 172, Shakespeare Tower is the 247th largest and the 42nd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £864k more expensive than the average property in EC2.
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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
The closest station to Flat 172, Shakespeare Tower is Barbican station, which is 200 metres away.
- 200mBarbican
- 300mMoorgate
- 600mSt Paul's
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, standard broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Standard broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
