This neighbourhood area stretches from 110 Bishopsgate (or the Heron Tower, 230 metres tall) to the north to 22 Bishopsgate (soon to be 278 metres tall) along Bishopsgate, with a few small lanes such as St. Helen’s Place and Great St. Helen’s, which lead to St. Helen’s Church. The neighbourhood, as can be expected, is extremely tall, with only a few neoclassical buildings, and St. Helen’s Church being a rare secluded bit of the City. There are a few eateries and cafes littered throughout the street, mainly catering to City workers.

St. Helen’s Church occupies the site of Roman buildings, the ground intersected with chalk foundations, near which in 1836 a Roman tessellated pavement was discovered under a house. There was mention of a church priory as far back as 1180, and in 1210 a priory of Benedictine nuns was founded here. The church itself is a testament to its longevity, the structure containing a mix of various periods. One of the historical artefacts is the church organ, build by Thomas Griffin in 1743, though it was badly damaged in the 1993 IRA attack.

Sir Thomas Gresham the Elder is buried at St. Helen’s Church. His legacy lies in Gresham College, which has been providing free lectures in the City of London for nearly four centuries. While alive, he was a key financial agent for four successive monarchs form Henry VIII to Elizabeth I, no small feat for a time of treachery and royal executions. To this day the College maintains this tradition, and the 130 lectures and events the College organises each year are free and open to all, with over 1900 lectures being recorded since 1980.

Duck and Waffle is the highest 24/7 restaurant in London, offering a different take on traditional British cuisine with European influences. Designed by architects CetraRuddy, the restaurant is located on the 40th floor of 110 Bishopsgate.

St. Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace was a parish church before 1993, and was almost completely destroyed in an IRA bomb. The Bishop of London saw an opportunity to transform the place in a training centre, as well as a place for dialogue and communication.

The area is the tallest street in the City, which contributes to the crowdedness on the ground However, the area is full of amenities as a result, including several 24-hour joints. The range of cuisines on offer for visitors to the area is also astounding.

The ever increasing density of this area is not set to slow down anytime soon with the 278 metre tall tower at 22 Bishops gate opening two years ago. Dominating the skyline of the City, this development is the second tallest in London after only the Shard, which also makes it one of Europe’s tallest buildings. The historic importance of this district coupled with its incredibly high density design means that it is often difficult for investors to find space to build. Nonetheless, interest in the postcode remains high following the opening of the Elizabeth Line at nearby Liverpool street, bringing commuters directly to the area from around the Thames Valley.