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Flat 28, Laney House, Portpool Lane, London, EC1N 7UL

UPRN:5011137Purpose Built Flat3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (65)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-10-30T04:00:05.286047+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 (2026-07-10T08:19:16.529589+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T11:13:53.068824+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 28, Laney House, Portpool Lane, London, EC1N 7UL

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
£607,000
£546k - £668kMedium
Estimate
£607k
Range
£546k – £668k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,450
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,450
Yield
3.92%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 28 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. 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)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
HP Score
60/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 78
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£607,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,450
Gross Yield3.92%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-11.3%
5y Growth+2.9%
10y Growth-0.8%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0EC1N 7UL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • P2026/2808/S73
    Section 73 application (Minor Material Amendment) to vary conditions 2 (approved drawings) and 17 (landscaping details) of Planning Permission ref: P2024/3089/FUL dated 10/04/2025 for ‘Refurbishment of existing office (Use Class E) building including relocation and replacement roof plant, replacement of stair enclosure and lift core, creation of a roof terrace, revision to the facade, ground, first, second and third floor infill extensions to the rear, creation of external terrace and plant enclosure at rear first floor, ground floor infill extension to under croft, enclosure of ground floor courtyard and associated works.’ Amendments seek updated front elevation to accommodate the relocated UKPN Substation entrance (from basement to ground floor); insertion of smoke shaft from basement to roof level; installation of extract grille at fourth floor level; layout amendments to improve services, circulation, and the means of escape during a fire; removal of 1 (no.) accessible cycle parking space from ground floor level due to fire safety requirements; increase in number of long stay cycle parking spaces at lower ground floor level from 38 (no.) spaces to 45 (no.) spaces; omission of combined attenuation and rainwater harvesting tank in basement due to structural demolition risks and submission of landscaping details and amendment of Condition 17 (Landscaping) wording to a compliance condition in accordance with the landscaping proposals.
    Pending
  • 26/01516/MDC
    Submission of Dust Control Management Plan and Noise & Environmental Controls pursuant to condition 2 of planning permission 26/00892/FULL dated 24.08.2026.
    Pending
  • 26/01507/NMA
    Application for a non-material amendment under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to planning permission reference 26/00409/FULL (dated 01 July 2026) for amendments 8 (Approved Plans) to amend the first floor external terrace comprising new (replacement) external paving and introduction of new wall mounted lighting.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership23.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining103 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density12,579 /km²
Owner Occupied22%
Age Distribution
0-15 10%16-64 80%65+ 10%

Schools Nearby

  • St Alban's Church of England Primary School
    0.1 mi
    GoodImproving
  • Christopher Hatton Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • City Junior School
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding

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

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