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Barbican
City in Islington, United Kingdom
Overview
Barbican is a central London area best known for its unique Brutalist architecture, thriving arts scene, and close proximity to major cultural attractions. It offers a blend of residential calm and lively cultural hotspots, making it popular with professionals, families, and creatives.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
London Borough
Islington
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.52°, -0.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,970
Local Cost
$3,320
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-8.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
709 mm
Internet Speed
226 Mbps
Upload
178 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
1507
Coworking
43
Cafes
697
Nightlife
655
Parks
112
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
4290.0
Airport
LCY
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 134 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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