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Flat 491, Russell Court, 3–16 Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0NL

UPRN:5012438Purpose Built Flat0 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (63)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:01:41.466199+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)
Flat 491, Russell Court, 3–16 Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0NL

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£269,000
£256k - £283kHigh
Estimate
£269k
Range
£256k – £283k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
5.80%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 491 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 61/100 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)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
62/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 72
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£269,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield5.80%
1y Growth+5.2%
3y Growth-8.9%
5y Growth-2.8%
10y Growth+0.1%
Last Sold Price£270,000 (2023-06-16)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
-WC1H 0NL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
-
  • 2026/4584/L
    Internal alterations and refurbishments, including reconfigured bathrooms, alterations to partitions and doors, and reinstatement of traditional cornices and joinery.
    Pending
  • 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

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership33%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-06-16
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density-
Owner Occupied31%
Age Distribution
0-15 7%16-64 80%65+ 13%

Schools Nearby

  • School of Oriental and African Studies
    0.1 mi
    -
  • Birkbeck College
    0.2 mi
    -
  • University of London
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI

1 of 4 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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