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Apartment 1, 226 Strand, London, WC2R 1BA

UPRN:10033639033Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-04T04:00:06.345886+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· 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 refresh
Apartment 1, 226 Strand, London, WC2R 1BA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£700,000
£560k - £839kLow
Estimate
£700k
Range
£560k – £839k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,450
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,450
Yield
2.11%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Apartment 1 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 74/100 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. 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
74/ 100
High
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
100/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 76
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£700,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,450
Gross Yield2.11%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-13.4%
5y Growth-2.2%
10y Growth-1.8%
Last Sold Price£625,000 (2018-07-10)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1WC2R 1BA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/4869/A
    Temporary display of a scaffold shroud (with 1:1 replica image of building façade) on High Holborn elevation during a period of conversion and refurbishment works, including a non-illuminated inset advertisement panel (measuring 10 metres wide by 5.6 metres high).
    Pending
  • 2026/4741/P
    Section 19 variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of listed building consent 2025/0363/L dated 20/10/2025 for the change of use from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a single dwellinghouse, the installation of secondary glazing to the front elevation and associated alterations including replacement door at lower ground floor level to rear elevation, internal alterations including reinstallation of the historic staircase connecting the lower and ground floors; installation of internal doors and reconfiguration of internal layouts at ground and lower ground floor levels, installation of new partition walls for a new bathroom at ground and first floor levels and installation of new doors at lower to second floors. Namely, alterations to the internal layout at all floor levels, including the installation of new staircase at lower-ground floor level and the replacement of the existing lift car.
    Pending
  • 2026/4789/L
    The replacement of bathroom facilities and the insertion of a kitchen to lower ground floor level, including reconfiguration of modern partition walls, sanitary fixtures and wall finishes.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership15.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-07-10
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,172
Population Density4,268 /km²
Owner Occupied20%
Age Distribution
0-15 11%16-64 79%65+ 10%

Schools Nearby

  • London School of Economics and Political Science
    0.1 mi
    -
  • St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Courtauld Institute of Art
    0.3 mi
    -
  • City Lit
    0.3 mi
    -

2 of 6 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 226 Strand
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    £625k
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  • 226 Strand
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    £620k
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  • 226 Strand
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    £645k
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  • 226 Strand
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    £3.98M
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