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Flat 8, Higgins House, 161 St Jamess Road, London, SE1 5BP

UPRN:10094746423Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2021
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: B (88)
Data freshness:Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-14T13:35:32.400939+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)
Flat 8, Higgins House, 161 St Jamess Road, London, SE1 5BP

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£547,000
£520k - £575kHigh
Estimate
£547k
Range
£520k – £575k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,600
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,600
Yield
5.70%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 8 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 74/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (99/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
74/ 100
High
Crime Score
33/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 56Bike 80
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£547,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,600
Gross Yield5.70%
1y Growth-6.0%
3y Growth-7.8%
5y Growth-4.1%
10y Growth-1.2%
Last Sold Price£600,000 (2022-04-01)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1SE1 5BP
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/AP/3245
    Installation of AC plant to existing gantry, erection of delivery canopy, construction of bin store, and modification of door and roller shutter openings to rear elevation.
    Pending
  • 26/AP/3241
    Variation of Condition 3 for planning application Ref Number: 94/AP/0167 dated 04/05/1994 for a limited revision to delivery and collection hours associated with Unit 2. Condition Number(s): 3 Conditions(s) Removal: It is proposed that the condition is varied to allow for operation of Iceland Food Warehouse's online delivery service Please see covering letter
    Pending
  • 26/AP/3238
    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 6 Clause 3.3 (Carbon offset contribution) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 23/AP/2124
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership24.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining243 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-04-01
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,006
Population Density-
Owner Occupied42%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 74%65+ 13%

Schools Nearby

  • Spa School, Bermondsey
    0.1 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Harris Academy Bermondsey
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • City of London Academy (Southwark)
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • The Charter School Bermondsey
    0.3 mi
    Good

3 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 177 St James'S Road
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  • 183 St James'S Road
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    £684k
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  • Higgins House, 161 St James'S Road
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    £740k
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  • 163 St James'S Road
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    £800k
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