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Flat 181, Empire Square West, Empire Square, London, SE1 4NL

UPRN:10009806331Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (82)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-05T04:00:06.311246+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T06:34:35.933128+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:39:33.514843+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (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 yesterday (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)
Flat 181, Empire Square West, Empire Square, London, SE1 4NL

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£462,000
£439k - £485kHigh
Estimate
£462k
Range
£439k – £485k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,200
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,200
Yield
5.71%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 181 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 74/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (98/100). 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.

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HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
74/ 100
High
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
98/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 75
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£462,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,200
Gross Yield5.71%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-7.8%
5y Growth-4.1%
10y Growth-1.2%
Last Sold Price£392,000 (2013-11-22)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SE1 4NL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/AP/3211
    Details of Condition 11 (Archaeological Evaluation) 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
  • 26/AP/3217
    Details of condition 9 part 4 (Archaeological Public Engagement Programme) as required by planning permission ref. 21/AP/4194 dated 20/03/2024 for 'Redevelopment of existing building including partial demolition and two storey upward extension to create eight-storey Class E building with installation of roof terraces, associated highway and landscaping works, cycle parking, refuse storage including plant facilities at roof level'.
    Pending
  • 26/AP/3197
    Details of the Statutory Biodiversity Gain condition as required by planning permission ref no. 26/AP/1862
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership24.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2013-11-22
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,006
Population Density12,883 /km²
Owner Occupied18%
Age Distribution
0-15 9%16-64 88%65+ 3%
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Schools Nearby

  • London Christian School
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Charles Dickens Primary School
    0.2 mi

    Inspected as Charles Dickens Primary School (URN 100781) on 24 Sep 2019

1 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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    £640k
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    £630k
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