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42 Chester Square, London, SW1W 9EA

UPRN:100022734752Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band HEPC: C (69)
Data freshness:Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-08T07:08:24.371041+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-06T16:21:23.368951+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
42 Chester Square, London, SW1W 9EA

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£5,235,000
£4.19M - £6.28MLow
Estimate
£5.24M
Range
£4.19M – £6.28M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£25,450
£24k - £27k
Monthly
£25,450
Yield
5.83%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Chester Square earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 85/100. Investment score 87/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (99/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
85/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
87/ 100
Excellent
Crime Score
41/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 67
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£5,235,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£25,450
Gross Yield5.83%
1y Growth-45.5%
3y Growth+3.4%
5y Growth+0.4%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£9,125,000 (2024-04-05)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
28SW1W 9EA
Approval Rate
80%12mo
Development
medium
  • 26/07413/LBC
    Installation of new fibre optic cable and associated equipment within the basement.
    Pending
  • 26/07386/ADFULL
    Details of Window, including section drawings showing the glazing bars; Door, including section drawings showing the glazing bars; Awning; pursuant to condition 3 (a, b, and c) of planning permission dated 4th September 2026 (26/04925/FULL)
    Pending
  • 26/07387/ADFULL
    Samples of the facing materials, including detailed drawings of the dormers, and windows including section drawings showing the glazing bars; pursuant to condition 3 and 4 of planning permission dated 4th September 2026 (26/04924/FULL)
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership16.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-04-05
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
12 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,172
Population Density-
Owner Occupied53%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 69%65+ 17%

Schools Nearby

  • Inchbald School of Design
    0.1 mi
    -
  • Eaton House School
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Francis Holland School
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI

1 of 5 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 54 Chester Square
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    £24.00M
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  • 60 Chester Square
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    £13.75M
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  • 45B Chester Square
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    £8.35M
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  • 42 Chester Square
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    £9.13M
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