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Flat 14, Brunswick Mansions, 8 Handel Street, London, WC1N 1PE

UPRN:5006053Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: E (41)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:00:52.893652+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)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)
Flat 14, Brunswick Mansions, 8 Handel Street, London, WC1N 1PE

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£594,000
£534k - £653kMedium
Estimate
£594k
Range
£534k – £653k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,700
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,700
Yield
5.45%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 14 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
40/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 77
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£594,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,700
Gross Yield5.45%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-10.2%
5y Growth-6.5%
10y Growth-3.2%
Last Sold Price£250,000 (2005-08-15)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
-WC1N 1PE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
-
  • 2026/4810/P
    Details pursuant to Condition 7(b) (Brickwork) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.
    Pending
  • 2026/4793/P
    Details pursuant to condition 3 (Crossrail 2 Infrastructure), Part 4 (Substructure elements associated with TfL areas) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)
    Pending
  • 2026/4773/L
    Internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of wings 1.3 and 1.4; associated works on the first, second and third floors to improve the laboratory environments and associated spaces; and relocation of the partitions in the central stairwell.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership37.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2005-08-15
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density-
Owner Occupied27%
Age Distribution
0-15 11%16-64 80%65+ 9%

Schools Nearby

  • Thomas Coram Centre
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding
  • Argyle Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Capital City College
    0.3 mi
    -
  • School of Oriental and African Studies
    0.3 mi
    -

1 of 5 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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