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Flat 1, Knollys House, 39 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9SA

UPRN:5051681Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (66)
Data freshness:Listing· 6mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-04-27T04:41:42.005112+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· 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 1, Knollys House, 39 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9SA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£582,000
£524k - £640kMedium
Estimate
£582k
Range
£524k – £640k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,850
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,850
Yield
5.88%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 1 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (66/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
44/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
66/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 69
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£582,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,850
Gross Yield5.88%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-8.9%
5y Growth-2.8%
10y Growth+0.1%
Last Sold Price£250,000 (2004-11-23)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
-WC1H 9SA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
-
  • 2026/4827/P
    Installation of new kitchen extraction system (retrospective).
    Pending
  • 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

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership33%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining51 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2004-11-23
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density-
Owner Occupied22%
Age Distribution
0-15 10%16-64 83%65+ 7%

Schools Nearby

  • Argyle Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Thomas Coram Centre
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding
  • Capital City College
    0.3 mi
    -
  • School of Oriental and African Studies
    0.3 mi
    -

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

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