Overview of EC2Y 8DR, Barbican
EC2Y 8DR is in London, in City of London borough. From a total of 30 reviews, it is scored 4.20 out of 5, meaning it’s one of the higher rated places to live in this area. Of 30 total EC2Y 8DR reviewers, 8 reviewers rated EC2Y 8DR 5 stars, with local remarks including ‘Old Street - Central, Trendy, Friendy anc Busy’, whereas others were less enthusiastic. For example, one reviewer said ‘It’s being regenerated but I think COVID will be very bad for prosperity locally’. EC2Y 8EN, EC2Y 8BT, EC1Y 0TN, EC1A 1AA, EC1P 1FB are nearby postcodes. EC2Y 8BT is rated 4.29 out of 5 with a score of from 28 reviews, which is the best score of all nearby postcodes. EC1P 1FB on the other hand is rated the worst nearby postcode to live, scoring 4.06 from 52 reviews.
Most Positive
“Old Street - Central, Trendy, Friendy anc Busy”
0.7 km from your search
Most Negative
“It’s being regenerated but I think COVID will be very bad for prosperity locally”
0.5 km from your search
Barbican, EC2Y 8BT
0.2 km from your searchExtremely convenient area, if not a bit boring for Central
Ultimately, I feel that this area has a village-type feel despite it being in the thick of things. There's a very interesting mix of people in the area, and although it's overall pretty up market (expensive, but pretty good value), it does not feel too trendy like Shoreditch or stuck-up like Mayfair! For the Barbican Estate itself, pets are not allowed unfortunately, although I would say it's a good area for children, as the private residents gardens have a playground. The Barbican area is very self-contained and convenient, although you do need to exercise caution when going north/northeast of the immediate vicinity, especially late at night.
Transport
Tube is extremely fast and reliable from Barbican station (Hammersmith & City, Circle, Metropolitan Lines); Farringdon is about a 10 min walk away from that station, where the Thameslink can take you from Brighton/Gatwick up through to Luton/Bedford. Short walk to Old Street (Northern Line) and St Pauls (Central Line). All in all, most of the tube network converges on the area, which is great in the case of delays, since there are then several ways of getting around! Bus routes are a bit suboptimal, but that's mostly just that they're stuck on routes that take extremely slow roads going west into central London, and their renegotiation of the routes going south of the river (Waterloo etc) was not particularly welcome.
Community
In the Barbican Estate, it is very quiet, although some flats are susceptible to street noise on Aldersgate Street. Flats above the high-walk 'Podium' level, however, are nearly as quiet as country living! Other residents are a mixed bag - most of whom are very friendly, although some are very standoffish. Mostly couples/small families, more owners than renters (but still plenty of renters), and anti-social behaviour in the buildings is very rare, although some obnoxious, albeit non-dangerous behaviour from non-residents late at night on the Podium level has become a bit frustrating.
Amenities
The Barbican area is an extremely convenient area to live - so many supermarkets within easy walking distance. The world class Arts Centre is, naturally, the main feature, and the adjoining library is one of the best I've been in. Restaurants are a bit lacking, especially on the cheaper side of things, and the area is dead (like the rest of the City) during weekends, often including shut pubs, etc. The pubs that are there, though, are fantastic and full of history. Coffee is great in the area! I almost thought that London was a lost cause with coffee until I began to live in the Barbican area.
Epworth St, EC2A 4DL0.7 km from your searchOld Street - Central, Trendy, Friendy anc Busy
The area apppers safe to me. Because it is so busy Monday - Friday their are always people about and I have never felt unsafe here. Because their is not a lot of residential properties here the local community are very strong and look out for each other. Pets would be happy here the are many green areas for dogs to run around in.
Transport
moved here 7 years ago and love the hustle and bustle of the area. I am walking distance to underground , overground and mainline stations . Buses are very frequent taking you to south London or further North. When bussing it I never wait longer than a minute for a bus to arrive.
Community
I am lucky to have off street parking for when friends drive to visit me. This is not a hugely residential area. Being in some 1 it’s Uber busy Monday - Friday but the weekends during the day is so quiet you get to see the area in a much different light. Once indoors you would not even know you where living in such a busy area.
Amenities
There are so many great places to eat and drink here. I love the Angel Pub it’s a traditional friendly place and it’s great for some cheap filling lunch. HOXTON Square and Finsbury Square are a shirt walk from me and are lively places to meet friend and have a drink in the summer .
Great Sutton St, EC1V 0DG0.5 km from your searchIt’s being regenerated but I think COVID will be very bad for prosperity locally
It’s being regenerated but I think COVID will be very bad for prosperity locally
Transport
Tube services at old street, Barbican and Farringdon. Farringdon is excellent for tube, train and thameslink giving great access from London Bridge, Kings Cross and beyond
Community
Lots of businesses in the area. A mix of owners and rented. Some social housing too. It’s an area that is being gentrified.
Amenities
Loads of pubs, bars and restaurants for both lunches and evening. Italian delis in the area are good and the slaughtered lamb pub is excellent for outside drinking
Goswell Rd, EC1M 7AA0.3 km from your searchThere are a lot of different shops near my area from Indian shops to Spanish shops
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Shoreditch, EC2A 4LZ0.8 km from your searchProbably not the safest area for children,
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St Cross St, EC1N 8UN0.9 km from your searchTrendy area, off the beaten (and worn out) urban city path
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London, EC1V 1AX0.9 km from your searchCity village
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Ironmonger Row, EC1V 3TJ0.8 km from your searchOld street, a place to live!
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London, EC1Y 1AH0.8 km from your searchGreat place for finance
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Barbican, EC2Y 8DR0 km from your searchNice, quiet area to live
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