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38 Alma Street, London, NW5 3DH

UPRN:5008826TerracedBeds -Built -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: -
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-29T04:00:02.368471+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T14:00:52.893652+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:47:30.876476+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)
38 Alma Street, London, NW5 3DH

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,374,000
£1.24M - £1.51MMedium
Estimate
£1.37M
Range
£1.24M – £1.51M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£5,150
£5k - £6k
Monthly
£5,150
Yield
4.50%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

38 Alma Street earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (89/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesPortal 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
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
48/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
89/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 67Bike 81
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,374,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£5,150
Gross Yield4.50%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.4%
5y Growth-0.6%
10y Growth-0.4%
Last Sold Price£148,000 (1996-09-06)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0NW5 3DH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/3953/P
    Erection of a ground floor single storey rear extention
    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 TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change1996-09-06
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density-
Owner Occupied45%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 71%65+ 15%
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Schools Nearby

  • College Francais Bilingue De Londres
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Rhyl Community Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding

5 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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