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Flat B, 21 Montague Street, London, WC1B 5BH

UPRN:5070414Flat/MaisonetteBeds -Built 1900-1929
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band FEPC: E (53)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T14:02:30.253560+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-11T07:23:06.526271+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 B, 21 Montague Street, London, WC1B 5BH

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: AVOID, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Significant risk factors

Evidence
16 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,327,000
£1.06M - £1.59MLow
Estimate
£1.33M
Range
£1.06M – £1.59M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£5,700
£5k - £6k
Monthly
£5,700
Yield
5.15%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat B earns an AVOID rating with HP Score 61/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (100/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. 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)Defra 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 leasesPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
61/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
100/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 72
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,327,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£5,700
Gross Yield5.15%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-12.6%
5y Growth-6.5%
10y Growth-2.0%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
8WC1B 5BH
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 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 Ownership11.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining25 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density-
Owner Occupied31%
Age Distribution
0-15 7%16-64 80%65+ 13%

Schools Nearby

  • Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • University of London
    0.1 mi
    -
  • Birkbeck College
    0.1 mi
    -
  • London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
    0.2 mi
    -

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

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