Flat 2, 40 Chester Square, London, SW1W 9HT
UPRN:10033573558-Beds -Built 1900-1929
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band HEPC: B (84)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-03T04:00:02.159536+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:00:44.651737+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-06T17:34:01.679477+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T08:53:45.683418+00:00)
HP Score
83
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£3,194,000
£2.56M - £3.83MLow
Estimate
£3.19M
Range
£2.56M – £3.83M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£13,750
£13k - £15k
Monthly
£13,750
Yield
5.17%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Flat 2 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 83/100. Investment score 80/100 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. 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
83
HP Score
83/ 100
Strong
80
Investment Score
80/ 100
High
41
Crime Score
41/ 100
Elevated
99
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 68
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£3,194,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£13,750
Gross Yield5.17%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+3.4%
5y Growth+0.4%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£2,882,600 (2017-10-31)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0SW1W 9HT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/07413/LBCInstallation of new fibre optic cable and associated equipment within the basement.
- Pending26/07388/ADFULLDetailed drawings of all new windows and external doors; pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 23rd July 2026 (26/02493/FULL)
- Pending26/07386/ADFULLDetails of Window, including section drawings showing the glazing bars; Door, including section drawings showing the glazing bars; Awning; pursuant to condition 3 (a, b, and c) of planning permission dated 4th September 2026 (26/04925/FULL)
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership16.3%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease Type-
- Last Ownership Change2017-10-31
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
12 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£45,172
Population Density4,507 /km²
Owner Occupied53%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 69%65+ 17%
Schools Nearby
- -Inchbald School of Design0.1 mi
- Inspected by ISIEaton House School0.1 mi
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School0.2 miGood
- Inspected by ISIFrancis Holland School0.2 mi
1 of 5 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 41A Chester Square-£2.23M-
- 38 Chester Square-£4.15M-
- 29 Chester Square-£11.00M-
- 40 Chester Square-£3.90M-