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Apartment 3, 1 Varcoe Road, London, SE16 3FS

UPRN:10094742673Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (82)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:39:46.782502+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-06T17:43:49.039715+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)
Apartment 3, 1 Varcoe Road, London, SE16 3FS

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£283,000
£268k - £297kHigh
Estimate
£283k
Range
£268k – £297k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
5.51%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Apartment 3 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 73/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (86/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
73/ 100
High
Crime Score
21/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
86/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 49Bike 83
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£283,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield5.51%
1y Growth-1.9%
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.0%
10y Growth+0.4%
Last Sold Price£288,000 (2019-11-29)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0SE16 3FS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/AP/3209
    Details of Condition 15 'Arboricultural protection measures' required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/1914 'Erection of 2no pod units (flexible use including for Classes E(a) and/or E(b)), creation of new pedestrian access to Olmar Street and associated works and development to site layout'
    Pending
  • 26/AP/3208
    Details of Condition 14 'Lighting Plan' required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/1914 'Erection of 2no pod units (flexible use including for Classes E(a) and/or E(b)), creation of new pedestrian access to Olmar Street and associated works and development to site layout'
    Pending
  • 26/AP/3179
    Non-material amendment of planning permission 23/AP/3474 (Minor Material Amendment of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 22/AP/1221 for: "Hybrid application comprising a full planning application for Phase 1 comprising the demolition of Hillbeck Close, Ullswater House and garages at Manor Grove and the erection of four buildings at 2/3-storeys (D1 and D2), 5/9-storeys (C) and 7/13-storeys (G1) providing 167 homes (Class C3) with associated parking, public realm, open spaces, landscaping and ancillary infrastructure; and the refurbishment of properties at Manor Grove. Outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for access) for phases 2, 3 and 4 comprising the demolition of Bowness House, Pilgrims Way Primary School, Kentmere House and Heversham House and the erection of 12 buildings (A, B, E1, E2, E3, E4, F1, F2, G2, H, J and Pilgrims Way Primary School) ranging in height from 2 to 21 storeys to provide up to 57,786 sqm of floorspace (GEA), comprising up to 523 affordable and market homes (Class C3), up to 3,452 sqm (GEA) of flexible commercial floorspace (Class E, F1 and sui generis) and up to 2,214 sqm (GEA) of educational floorspace (Class F1) including temporary space for the children's centre, with associated parking, public realm, open spaces (including MUGA), landscaping and ancillary infrastructure. Providing a total of 690 homes (Use Class C3) and 5,666 sqm (GEA) of non-residential floorspace (Use Classes E, F1 and sui generis)") NMA: To amend the wording of Condition 61.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership35.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining118 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2019-11-29
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,006
Population Density13,394 /km²
Owner Occupied19%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 71%65+ 11%

Schools Nearby

  • John Keats Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Ilderton Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy
    0.3 mi
    -
  • Treasure House (London) CIC
    0.3 mi
    Good

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

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