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Flat 8, Duncan House, 86 Portland Place, London, W1B 1NU

UPRN:100022792157Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: E (44)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:11:25.553950+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T13:33:30.793547+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
Flat 8, Duncan House, 86 Portland Place, London, W1B 1NU

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,909,000
£1.53M - £2.29MLow
Estimate
£1.91M
Range
£1.53M – £2.29M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£7,850
£7k - £9k
Monthly
£7,850
Yield
4.93%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 8 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate 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 leasehold. 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
37/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 95Bike 72
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,909,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£7,850
Gross Yield4.93%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-6.5%
5y Growth-2.5%
10y Growth+1.1%
Last Sold Price£495,000 (2009-03-25)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseHigh
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0W1B 1NU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/4882/T
    (TPO REF: C5-T8) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (T74) - Pollard previous points - back to the most recent, previous pollard points, removing around 5m of extended regrowth, to reduce loading and continue established management, maintaining the crown volume within reasonable proportions for the location.
    Pending
  • 2026/4880/T
    REAR GARDEN: 3 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (T158, T159 & T160) - Fell ground level.
    Pending
  • 2026/4885/P
    Non-material amendments to planning permission ref. 2024/4840/P dated 20 August 2025 for commercial refurbishment and extension of the building, to amend the wording of Condition 15 (Green Roof Details).
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership10.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining88 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2009-03-25
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,172
Population Density5,839 /km²
Owner Occupied46%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 69%65+ 19%
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Schools Nearby

  • Southbank International School Westminster
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Royal Academy of Music
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Eifa International School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • The St Marylebone CofE School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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Comparables

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