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Flat 12, 40–41 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8AB

UPRN:100022820977Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T02:36:10.419725+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:58:59.448476+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Flat 12, 40–41 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8AB

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
5 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,525,000
£1.37M - £1.68MMedium
Estimate
£1.52M
Range
£1.37M – £1.68M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£6,050
£5k - £7k
Monthly
£6,050
Yield
4.76%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 12 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 86/100 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 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
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
86/ 100
Excellent
Crime Score
60/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 98Bike 69
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,525,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£6,050
Gross Yield4.76%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-7.5%
5y Growth-4.7%
10y Growth-2.0%
Last Sold Price£1,105,000 (2014-02-03)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0W1G 8AB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/4584/L
    Internal alterations and refurbishments, including reconfigured bathrooms, alterations to partitions and doors, and reinstatement of traditional cornices and joinery.
    Pending
  • 26/07382/FULL
    Use of the building as an embassy (sui generis)
    Pending
  • 26/07349/ADFULL
    Details of a methodology -where applicable, and detailed drawings (Scale 1:20 and 1:5) and/or sample (photographs or manufacturers specifications) where specified; of the new ground floor front facade channelling pursuant to condition 10 (C) of planning permission dated 8th April 2025 (RN:24/06665/FULL)
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership8.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining120 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2014-02-03
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,172
Population Density7,567 /km²
Owner Occupied33%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 73%65+ 15%
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Schools Nearby

  • The St Marylebone CofE School
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi

    Inspected as St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (URN 101143) on 23 Nov 2023

  • Wetherby Senior School
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Southbank International School Westminster
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI

3 of 4 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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