Flat 181, Shakespeare Tower
Flat 181, Shakespeare Tower
Description & Estimates
Public records show Flat 181, Shakespeare Tower to be a mid-century leasehold apartment with 1,216 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a balcony.
Flat 181, Shakespeare Tower has an estimated sale value of £1,865,181 and an estimated rental value of £6,783 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 181, Shakespeare Tower has a single entry in the Land Registry from February 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property 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 181, Shakespeare Tower would be worth £1,958,440, with a potential rental value of £7,122 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £1,734,619, with a rental value of £6,308 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 181, Shakespeare Tower has fallen by £27,140 (1.5%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £521 (7.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.4%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 181, Shakespeare Tower has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Jul 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Electric underfloor heating.
Sold Prices
Flat 181, Shakespeare Tower last changed hands on 26th February 2015, selling for £1,876,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 14.4% since February 2015.
- Sold Feb 2015£1,876,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 220 metres of Flat 181, Shakespeare Tower across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Flat 271, Shakespeare Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DR, a leasehold flat, sold at £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 Mar 2024£1,900,000 | 3 Bed FlatShakespeare Tower, BarbicanFlat 191, Shakespeare Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DR
- Sold Sep 2023£1,600,000 | 3 Bed FlatShakespeare Tower, BarbicanFlat 43, 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 181, Shakespeare Tower as the 137th largest and the 22nd most expensive of the 1944 addresses on Barbican, London, EC2.
Against the EC2 postcode district average, it is £959k 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 181, 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.
