neighbouring areas
| Aldgate | Clerkenwell | Finsbury | Smithfield |
| Blackfriars | Eastcheap | Kings Cross | |
| Charterhouse Square | Farringdon | Shoreditch |
Postcodes
| EC1 | EC2 | EC3 | EC4 |
The Barbican development is a combined residential and cultural complex built during the 1970's as a result of regeneration of an area that was largely destroyed by bombing during the Second World War. Some of the developments of apartment blocks are of skyscraper proportions and are among some of the tallest buildings in London with spectacular views. The Barbican is in postcode EC2 in the London Borough of Islington and is popular with city workers and investors. The majority of properties for sale in the Barbican are apartments, ranging from studios to grand penthouses, with one or two developments of mews houses. If you are searching for a flat for sale in the Barbican expect to pay £485k+ for a two bedroom penthouse apartment in a highly sought after block.
Amenities for properties in the Barbican area
People looking for property in the Barbican will discover it is the HQ of the world renowned London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) and of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. At its centre the Barbican comprises a theatre, concert hall, cinema, gallery, library and a number of restaurants and cafés, built in a half-moon shape and topped by a large semitropical conservatory. The Barbican development is located close to the underground station at the Barbican and also to Smithfield Market and Clerkenwell where you will find some of the trendiest bars, cafés, restaurants and clubs in London. There are numerous gourmet food shops and a new Waitrose Food store within walking distance of the Barbican. If you are someone who likes to keep fit, there are several gyms in the area, including a Holmes Place with a 160m running track, a heated swimming pool and a separate ladies gym.
Surrounding areas and transport in the Barbican
If you are searching for a property in the Barbican you might also like to consider Farringdon, Clerkenwell, Smithfield and Charterhouse Square.
Residents of the Barbican enjoy good transport links with access to the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines from the station at the Barbican (Zone 1). There are two mainline stations near by, one at Farringdon with services to Gatwick and Luton airports, and a second station at King's Cross running services to the north and east of the UK.