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31 Laurel Apartments, Townsend Street, London, SE17 1HG

UPRN:10009804872Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: B (81)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-21T04:00:04.107765+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:52:40.666303+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-06T17:09:26.816325+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· freshSchools: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-05T17:42:09.721250+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T09:33:12.870431+00:00)
31 Laurel Apartments, Townsend Street, London, SE17 1HG

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£247,000
£198k - £297kLow
Estimate
£247k
Range
£198k – £297k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,450
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,450
Yield
7.04%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

31 Laurel Apartments earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (96/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
70/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
41/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
96/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 65Bike 79
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£247,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,450
Gross Yield7.04%
1y Growth-30.0%
3y Growth-2.1%
5y Growth-1.7%
10y Growth+0.9%
Last Sold Price£127,750 (2015-10-16)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SE17 1HG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/AP/3245
    Installation of AC plant to existing gantry, erection of delivery canopy, construction of bin store, and modification of door and roller shutter openings to rear elevation.
    Pending
  • 26/AP/3241
    Variation of Condition 3 for planning application Ref Number: 94/AP/0167 dated 04/05/1994 for a limited revision to delivery and collection hours associated with Unit 2. Condition Number(s): 3 Conditions(s) Removal: It is proposed that the condition is varied to allow for operation of Iceland Food Warehouse's online delivery service Please see covering letter
    Pending
  • 26/AP/3212
    Details of Condition 16 (Existing Warehouse Windows) pursuant to planning permission 25/AP/3009 (Partial demolition of existing building and construction of six storey building comprising purpose built shared living units (Use Class: Sui Generis), including internal and external amenity space, cycle parking, refuse storage, plant equipment, landscaping and other associated works (hereby referred to as Scheme A).)
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership33.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-10-16
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,006
Population Density13,993 /km²
Owner Occupied26%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 81%65+ 7%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi
    -
  • THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Ark Globe Academy
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

1 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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