About Helical

Helical is a property investment and development company based across London and Manchester. The company develops customer-focused and design-led properties. 

Helical developments

Find out more about Helical on HomeViews. For smart spaces and a central setting, Barts Square is a large, mixed-use Helical redevelopment comprising of 236 high-quality apartments. It’s got a great location close to Farringdon, St Paul’s and Barbican stations, plus the esteemed Barbican Centre is less than a 10-minute walk away.

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“Barts Square has a prime EC1 setting on Bartholomew Close, just a short walk from the City and a duo of stations – Barbican and Farringdon. This mixed-use development has been designed as a tucked-away ‘quarter’ in its own right, with apartments spread across a handful of buildings that nod to the capital’s industrial past. Covering 3.2 acres in total, it’s made up of immaculate pathways, office space, and design-led shared spaces for residents to mingle in.” – HomeViews Property Pro on Barts Square

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Number of Developments

1

Ratings

4.18 Rating

Rating (based on 19 reviews)

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The area is convenient but the noise insolation of the flat is not top quality

The development is a bit noisy but I have chosen it because it is close to work. It is modern and functional as well. We have a 24/7 concierge and a home cinema, there is an underground parking as well. The finish of my flat is average. It is not top quality but not bad either. The concierge is very good.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

We have a hospital nearby which is good. St Paul’s, the train station and Barbican are only 4 minutes away from here. The London Museum is moving here as well. It is convenient because you can get the train from Farrington to Heathrow and you can also get to Gatwick from here. The tourism is low here which is good too.

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The noise insolation of the flat is not the best. There is a noise from the construction works at the moment too. You can hear the builders hammering on the walls. Whenever our neighbours are walking upstairs or using their washing machines we can hear that as well.

Are there any facilities you would like added, or that you have but do not use:

There is a home theatre and a lounge inside the development but you have to book it beforehand.

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Central area

Really easy process when I was moving, it’s good for my baby and very practical. It was unfurnished when I moved in which I liked. The hub wasn’t working for a few weeks otherwise everything else was really good. Concierge is really useful, helpful and consistent.

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Vicory house:
Very central and loads of shops, good transport links.
Too crowded during the week. Not too many parks

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Lacks of parking and child friendly.

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Top location & high-end new developments

Beautifully designed modern buildings, 24h concierge services, cinema room and a bar which can be booked and used by the tenants. There is a lot of staff working for the development ensuring all the spaces are super clean. Bicycle storage in the building available for free.

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Top location as it is within 5 min walk from St Paul’s station, Barbican station and there is Elizabeth line coming up with the opening within 2 min walk. Quite area surrounded by many bars, cafes and restaurants. Nicely quite on the weekends.

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One problem is the lack of storage – the apartments are generally not very big and the few building storage spaces are always rented out.
The apartments only bring positive surprises – such as heated floor, automated lights in the bathroom, high-end appliances etc.

If there is one thing you would change about your flat or property what would it be:

Never had a problem with the landlord, all communication with who was handled by the agency.

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Up and coming

The windows in the house are amazing as they are floor to ceiling and the views are really really beautiful. It is a good location with good transport links but I do wish there was a bit more soul and stuff going on. Ideal for those who work in the city.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

I dislike that its in the city so you feel like you’re at work and not really proper London. I do like that is close to my work.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

That there would be lots of little issues due to it being a new build.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

There have been a lot complaints and the management don’t really deal with the problem quickly or at all. There is a whatsapp group with a lot of the tenants discussing such issues.

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