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Get startedShakespeare Tower, Flat 141, Barbican, City Of London, London, EC2Y 8DR
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About Shakespeare Tower
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Shakespeare Tower is a three-bedroom property in City Of London, London, London (EC2Y 8DR). It has council tax band G. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. Other recorded features include notable views and outbuildings.
Sale prices here have outpaced London HPI: 7.2% per year against 0% for the wider region. Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £2,050,000 — fresh data. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. 3 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 1 is the typical count.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Outbuildings
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
No EPC on record
This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Shakespeare Tower, Flat 141, Barbican, City Of London, London, EC2Y 8DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Shakespeare Tower has a listed-building consent on record — alterations to a listed property are tightly controlled.
- Mar 2021RenovationHeritageGranted
Internal refurbishment including removal and installation of internal walls, internal doors, installation of shallow suspended ceilings with inset spot lighting throughout the flat.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Price for Shakespeare Tower has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.
Last sold (2025)
£2,050,000
Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
14 August 2025Most recent
£2,050,000
+28.1%over 4 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
8/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Beech Street — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
59.6dB
Everything within walking distance
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