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Flat 1, Faraday House, 30 Blandford Street, London, W1U 4BY

UPRN:10033602004Flat/MaisonetteBeds -Built -
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band FEPC: E (52)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-06T16:40:28.401550+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T08:48:11.154109+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:09:43.148479+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 1, Faraday House, 30 Blandford Street, London, W1U 4BY

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,091,000
£982k - £1.20MMedium
Estimate
£1.09M
Range
£982k – £1.20M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,450
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,450
Yield
3.79%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 1 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 72/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (100/100). 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 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
66/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
72/ 100
High
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
100/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 72
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,091,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,450
Gross Yield3.79%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-6.2%
5y Growth-2.6%
10y Growth-1.3%
Last Sold Price£540,000 (2007-12-21)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0W1U 4BY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/07382/FULL
    Use of the building as an embassy (sui generis)
    Pending
  • 26/07330/TCA
    t 1 birch tree reduce canopy by 20% reason getting very tall t 2 plum formative prune reduce to shape by 20% & thin 15 % t3 magnolia reduce top by 2 meters down from property t4 laburnham reduce by 2 meters max yew tree crown reduce by 1 meter create tight shape on going maintenence
    Pending
  • 26/07360/FULL
    Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 02 July 2026 (RN 26/00802/FULL) for the Erection of a mansard roof extension, excavation and extension of the existing basement, installation of plant within a louvered acoustic enclosure on the rear flat roof at second floor and the replacement of the fenestration to the front and rear of the building; all to enlarge and alter dwellinghouse (Class C3). NAMELY, amendments to the layout and design of the mansard to the rear.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership15.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change2007-12-21
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,172
Population Density-
Owner Occupied25%
Age Distribution
0-15 8%16-64 79%65+ 13%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
    0.1 mi

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

  • The St Marylebone CofE School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Wetherby Senior School
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • ICS London
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI

4 of 5 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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    £1.15M
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    £1.42M
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