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198 Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8JZ

UPRN:100056367Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T04:14:47.090149+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-04)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
198 Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8JZ

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£200,000
£190k - £210kHigh
Estimate
£200k
Range
£190k – £210k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
7.50%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

198 Gurney Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (88/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
71/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
88/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 20Bike 70
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£200,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield7.50%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+1.4%
10y Growth+4.1%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0IG11 8JZ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 0273/26/02
    Discharge of conditions for approved permission 0273/26: Control of construction activity and traffic - details (Condition 4), Cycle Parking (Condition 5), Refuse storage and recycling facilities (Condition 6). (Summary).
    Pending
  • 3659/22/05
    Non-material amendment to approved permission 3659/22: amendment to approved proposal description to read: 'Demolish existing building. Erection of multi-storey detached apartment building to accommodate 9+ residential units with associated waste/refuse, car parking, cycle store, amenity space landscaping and boundary treatment'. (Summary).
    Pending
  • 26/02046/VAR
    Application under Section 73 to vary Conditions 2 (Development in accordance with Approved Plans), to allow an additional rear and side dormer attached to planning application 26/01223/HH dated 27th July 2026 which granted permission for: "Erection of single storey wrap-around extension (amended description)".
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership42.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining147 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • 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£32,911
Population Density16,716 /km²
Owner Occupied25%
Age Distribution
0-15 32%16-64 64%65+ 4%
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Schools Nearby

  • Northbury Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Uphall Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Al Madina School for Girls
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Kensington Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

1 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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