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47 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LW

UPRN:5038730Terrace Property6 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band HEPC: D (60)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-04T04:00:06.345886+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d 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· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo 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)
47 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LW

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£3,728,000
£3.54M - £3.92MHigh
Estimate
£3.73M
Range
£3.54M – £3.92M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£12,150
£11k - £13k
Monthly
£12,150
Yield
4.17%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

47 Doughty Street earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 68/100 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 freehold. 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
70/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 72
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£3,728,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£12,150
Gross Yield4.17%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-10.2%
5y Growth-6.5%
10y Growth-3.2%
Last Sold Price£4,100,000 (2014-12-19)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
-WC1N 2LW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
-
  • 2026/4741/P
    Section 19 variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of listed building consent 2025/0363/L dated 20/10/2025 for the change of use from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a single dwellinghouse, the installation of secondary glazing to the front elevation and associated alterations including replacement door at lower ground floor level to rear elevation, internal alterations including reinstallation of the historic staircase connecting the lower and ground floors; installation of internal doors and reconfiguration of internal layouts at ground and lower ground floor levels, installation of new partition walls for a new bathroom at ground and first floor levels and installation of new doors at lower to second floors. Namely, alterations to the internal layout at all floor levels, including the installation of new staircase at lower-ground floor level and the replacement of the existing lift car.
    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
  • 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

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership37.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2014-12-19
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density11,986 /km²
Owner Occupied22%
Age Distribution
0-15 11%16-64 75%65+ 14%

Schools Nearby

  • St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Thomas Coram Centre
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding
  • Capital City College
    0.2 mi
    -

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

Comparables

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  • 47 Doughty Street
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    £4.10M
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