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Flat 1, Charles House, 385 Kensington High Street, London, W14 8QA

UPRN:217123705Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band HEPC: B (83)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T12:48:28.390450+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)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 1, Charles House, 385 Kensington High Street, London, W14 8QA

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,513,000
£1.44M - £1.59MHigh
Estimate
£1.51M
Range
£1.44M – £1.59M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£6,400
£6k - £7k
Monthly
£6,400
Yield
5.08%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 1 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 74/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (97/100). 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
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
74/ 100
High
Crime Score
45/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
97/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 72Bike 68
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,513,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£6,400
Gross Yield5.08%
1y Growth+7011.5%
3y Growth-3.8%
5y Growth-4.3%
10y Growth-3.8%
Last Sold Price£20,938 (2024-08-07)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1W14 8QA
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • P/2026/02791/NMAT
    NMAT
    Rejected
  • P/2026/02776/DET
    Submission of details of a demolition method statement and a construction management plan, pursuant to Condition 8 of prior approval application reference: 2026/00369/PMA56 dated 26th October 2026.
    Pending
  • P/2026/02775/NMAT
    Non-material amendments to planning permission reference: 2025/02219/FUL dated 5th February 2026 for the "Erection of a rear roof extension, including installation of French doors and a Juliet balcony; installation of 3no. rooflights to the front roof slope; formation of a roof terrace at second floor level, enclosed with a 1700mm high brick balustrade and obscured glazed screen; installation of a door to replace existing window to the rear elevation at second floor level to provide access to the proposed roof terrace." Amendments sought are the replacement of 2no. existing rear windows and retention of an existing window to form a small glazed opening above the door leading to the terrace.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership59%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-08-07
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£46,690
Population Density-
Owner Occupied27%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 70%65+ 12%

Schools Nearby

  • Kensington Primary Academy
    0.1 mi
    -
  • Wetherby Pembridge
    0.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St James Senior Girls' School
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St James Preparatory School
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI

2 of 7 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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