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Flat 3, Melbourne House, 50 Kensington Place, London, W8 7PW

UPRN:217045809Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T12:46:27.467600+00:00)Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-07-27)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)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 3, Melbourne House, 50 Kensington Place, London, W8 7PW

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,108,000
£1.05M - £1.16MHigh
Estimate
£1.11M
Range
£1.05M – £1.16M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,500
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,500
Yield
4.87%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 3 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (95/100). 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
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
38/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
95/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 71Bike 74
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,108,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,500
Gross Yield4.87%
1y Growth+67.6%
3y Growth-15.4%
5y Growth-10.5%
10y Growth-6.3%
Last Sold Price£740,000 (2023-11-27)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1W8 7PW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/07268/P3JPA
    Prior Approval for the conversion of existing ground-floor commercial/business/service space (Use Class E) to Class C3 use, together with internal layout changes, to form 1no. two-bedroom flat under Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).
    Pending
  • 26/07158/FULL
    Replacement of the existing shopfront, installation of a new double glazed doors and side windows and new separate entrance to the flats above.
    Pending
  • 26/07107/TCA
    T1 Pittosporum Fell to ground and grind stump to approx. 300mm below ground level.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership36.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-11-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£46,690
Population Density12,372 /km²
Owner Occupied42%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 68%65+ 17%
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Schools Nearby

  • Fox Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Holland Park School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Southbank International School Kensington
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Wetherby School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI

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

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Comparables

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  • Melbourne House, 50 Kensington Place
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    £1.23M
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  • Melbourne House, 50 Kensington Place
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    £740k
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  • Melbourne House, 50 Kensington Place
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    £1.10M
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  • Melbourne House, 50 Kensington Place
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    £1.70M
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