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Flat 21, Knollys House, 39 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9SA

UPRN:5051699Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (73)
Data freshness:Listing· 5mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-05-25T06:19:57.340988+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d 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 21, Knollys House, 39 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9SA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£591,000
£532k - £650kMedium
Estimate
£591k
Range
£532k – £650k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,900
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,900
Yield
5.89%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 21 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 68/100 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 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
70/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
68/ 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£591,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,900
Gross Yield5.89%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-8.9%
5y Growth-2.8%
10y Growth+0.1%
Last Sold Price£665,000 (2020-12-16)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
-WC1H 9SA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
-
  • 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
  • P2026/2856/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
  • 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 Ownership33%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining141 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-12-16
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density22,642 /km²
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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