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Flat 2, Babington Court, Orde Hall Street, London, WC1N 3JT

UPRN:5067860Purpose Built Flat3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T14:02:30.253560+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)
Flat 2, Babington Court, Orde Hall Street, London, WC1N 3JT

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£662,000
£596k - £729kMedium
Estimate
£662k
Range
£596k – £729k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,050
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£3,050
Yield
5.53%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 2 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 71/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. 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 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
71/ 100
High
Crime Score
35/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
100/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 76
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£662,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,050
Gross Yield5.53%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-10.2%
5y Growth-6.5%
10y Growth-3.2%
Last Sold Price£592,450 (2020-06-02)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
-WC1N 3JT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
-
  • 2026/4885/P
    Non-material amendments to planning permission ref. 2024/4840/P dated 20 August 2025 for commercial refurbishment and extension of the building, to amend the wording of Condition 15 (Green Roof Details).
    Pending
  • 2026/4896/P
    Details to discharge condition 4 (details of the acoustic enclosures) of planning permission 2024/3914/P granted 16/01/2025 for the 'Full replacement of the building mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services installation, to include: heating and cooling apparatus, replacement of soil pipes and re-routing of services ductwork'.
    Pending
  • 2026/4869/A
    Temporary display of a scaffold shroud (with 1:1 replica image of building façade) on High Holborn elevation during a period of conversion and refurbishment works, including a non-illuminated inset advertisement panel (measuring 10 metres wide by 5.6 metres high).
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership37.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining100 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-06-02
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density20,647 /km²
Owner Occupied15%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 70%65+ 12%

Schools Nearby

  • Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding
  • Guildhouse School
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI

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

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