Cripplegate
Ward in City of London, England
| Coordinates: | 51.52, -0.094 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 32 81 |
| Dialling code: | 020 (London) |
Cripplegate is a compact ward in the north of the City of London, taking its name from one of the old gates in the Roman London Wall. The area was heavily rebuilt in the mid‑20th century and is dominated by the post‑war Barbican estate and the cultural hub of the Barbican Centre, while pockets of older fabric survive, notably the medieval church of St Giles-without-Cripplegate, where John Milton is buried.
Geographically it sits where the city meets the old open ground of Moorfields, and the ward combines a surprisingly dense residential community with close links to the Square Mile’s financial life and to civic institutions such as the Guildhall. The result is a lively mix of Brutalist architecture, quiet courtyards, arts activity and the layers of Roman, medieval and modern London visible in a short walk.
Postcode districts covering Cripplegate
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 7.7 miles
- Islington 2 miles
- City of Westminster 3.1 miles
- Bexley 11 miles
- Sutton 11.9 miles
- Croydon 11.1 miles
- Slough 22 miles
- Harrow 11.6 miles
- Basildon 24 miles
- Watford 16.6 miles
- Harlow 19.2 miles
- Grays 18.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aldersgate Ward 0.2 miles
- Bunhill Ward 0.2 miles
- Bassishaw Ward 0.2 miles
- Coleman Street Ward 0.3 miles
- City and County of the City of London Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Cheap Ward 0.4 miles
- Farringdon Within Ward 0.4 miles
- Broad Street Ward 0.4 miles
- Bread Street Ward 0.5 miles
- Cordwainer Ward 0.5 miles
- Walbrook Ward 0.5 miles
- Bishopsgate Ward 0.5 miles
Example postcodes in Cripplegate
EC2Y 8DS, EC2Y 5BL, EC1M 7AA, EC2Y 8NH, EC1Y 0RH, EC1Y 0RQ, EC2Y 8BN, EC1Y 0SQ, EC2Y 5BN … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 6.5 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 16 miles
- Moorgate Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Old Street Station 0.5 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 1.4 miles
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Schools in Cripplegate
- City of London School for Girls Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Museum of London Museum 0.2 miles
- Guildhall Historic site 0.3 miles
- Guildhall Art Gallery Museum 0.4 miles
- Grey Friars Monastery Historic site 0.4 miles
- Newgate Prison Historic site 0.5 miles
- St Mildred Poultry Historic site 0.5 miles
- St Benet Sherehog (former) Historic site 0.5 miles
- Bedlam Historic site 0.6 miles
- Pennsylvania Coffee House Historic site 0.6 miles
- Dr Johnson's House Museum 0.7 miles
- Gray's Inn Historic site 0.8 miles
- Globe Theatre Theatre 0.9 miles