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Flat 2, 286 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8EB

UPRN:5014295Converted Flat1 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-07-24T04:00:02.713111+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:01:41.466199+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:02:17.914963+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· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T09:14:45.605452+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 2, 286 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8EB

HP Score

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

    Significant risk factors

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£427,000
£384k - £470kMedium
Estimate
£427k
Range
£384k – £470k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,000
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,000
Yield
5.62%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 2 earns an AVOID rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 71/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (100/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
71/ 100
High
Crime Score
32/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
100/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 76
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£427,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,000
Gross Yield5.62%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+6.2%
5y Growth+3.8%
10y Growth+8.3%
Last Sold Price£400,000 (2019-05-14)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WC1X 8EB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • P2026/2857/FUL
    Proposed window replacement. Removal of existing first floor rear extension. Extension and changes to the existing ground floor rear extension. New kitchen, bathroom and ensuite. Addition of internal insulated wall lining, solar roof panels, ASHP & battery [Listed Building Consent reference: P2026/2856/LBC also submitted].
    Pending
  • P2026/2856/LBC
    Proposed window replacement. Removal of existing first floor rear extension. Extension and changes to the existing ground floor rear extension. New kitchen, bathroom and ensuite. Addition of internal insulated wall lining, solar roof panels, ASHP & battery [Full planning application reference P2026/2857/FUL also submitted].
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership41%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining7 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2019-05-14
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density-
Owner Occupied17%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 76%65+ 11%

Schools Nearby

  • Capital City College
    0.1 mi
    -
  • Argyle Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Thomas Coram Centre
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding
  • Winton Primary School
    0.3 mi
    OutstandingImproving

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

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