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8 Hobbs Court, 2 Jacob Street, London, SE1 2BG

UPRN:200003358745Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T04:00:09.660235+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:33:26.975920+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T18:37:28.602274+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+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 (2026-10-12T11:42:22.975018+00:00)
8 Hobbs Court, 2 Jacob Street, London, SE1 2BG

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£557,000
£501k - £613kMedium
Estimate
£557k
Range
£501k – £613k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,650
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,650
Yield
5.71%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Hobbs Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 86/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is excellent (88/100). 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
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HP Score
86/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
70/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
88/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 61Bike 72
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£557,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,650
Gross Yield5.71%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-7.8%
5y Growth-4.1%
10y Growth-1.2%
Last Sold Price£190,000 (2001-01-10)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SE1 2BG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PA/26/01909/S
    Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (Details of privacy measures) and 4 (Details of any aerials and satellite dishes) in relation to Building G of planning permission PA/22/02666, dated 27/08/2021
    Pending
  • 26/AP/3212
    Details of Condition 16 (Existing Warehouse Windows) pursuant to planning permission 25/AP/3009 (Partial demolition of existing building and construction of six storey building comprising purpose built shared living units (Use Class: Sui Generis), including internal and external amenity space, cycle parking, refuse storage, plant equipment, landscaping and other associated works (hereby referred to as Scheme A).)
    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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership24.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining85 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2001-01-10
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,006
Population Density27,277 /km²
Owner Occupied38%
Age Distribution
0-15 6%16-64 86%65+ 8%
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Schools Nearby

  • Tower Bridge Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St Michael's Catholic College
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St James' Church of England Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good

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

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