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281 Grafton Road, London, NW5 4BJ

UPRN:5005597Flat/MaisonetteBeds -Built 1967-1975
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band BEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-28T04:00:02.299619+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:00:52.893652+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:09:24.590733+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· 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 refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T09:33:12.870431+00:00)
281 Grafton Road, London, NW5 4BJ

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£398,000
£358k - £438kMedium
Estimate
£398k
Range
£358k – £438k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,800
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,800
Yield
5.43%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

281 Grafton Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 74/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (84/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. 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)Defra 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
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
74/ 100
High
Crime Score
27/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
84/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 54Bike 73
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£398,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,800
Gross Yield5.43%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.4%
5y Growth-0.6%
10y Growth-0.4%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0NW5 4BJ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/4829/T
    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Eucalyptus (T1) - Fell to ground level. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Sycamore (T2) - Reduce height by approx. 4m.
    Pending
  • 2026/4814/T
    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Birch (T1) - Reduce branches overhanging rear neighbour back to boundary, approx. 1m reduction and reduce height by approx. 1m to match other birch tree, shaping top edge of crown to balance shape. 1 x Birch (T2) - Reduce branches overhanging rear neighbour back to boundary, approx. 1m reduction. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Privet hedge (T3) - Trim top with hedge cutters to promote denser growth.
    Pending
  • 2026/4819/T
    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Ceanothus (T4) - Lift overhanging branches away from privet hedge, creating 1m clearance.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership58.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density-
Owner Occupied15%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 70%65+ 12%
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Schools Nearby

  • La Petite Ecole Bilingue
    0.0 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Gospel Oak Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Rhyl Community Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Fleet Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good

3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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