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Flat 1, 37–41 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6HH

UPRN:5083964Converted Flat2 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d 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)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, 37–41 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6HH

HP Score

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

    Significant risk factors

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£772,000
£695k - £849kMedium
Estimate
£772k
Range
£695k – £849k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,300
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,300
Yield
5.13%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 1 earns an AVOID rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 67/100 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 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
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 73
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£772,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,300
Gross Yield5.13%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-5.3%
5y Growth-4.8%
10y Growth-2.4%
Last Sold Price£380,000 (2006-10-13)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
-WC1E 6HH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
-
  • 2026/4584/L
    Internal alterations and refurbishments, including reconfigured bathrooms, alterations to partitions and doors, and reinstatement of traditional cornices and joinery.
    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
  • 2026/4764/P
    Change of use of the existing ground floor unit from retail (Class E) to ancillary hotel use (Class C1), providing a publicly accessible hotel reception and lounge with ancillary retail, café, exhibition and artist-related activities. No external alterations proposed.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership10.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining0 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2006-10-13
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 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 8%16-64 85%65+ 7%

Schools Nearby

  • London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
    0.1 mi
    -
  • Birkbeck College
    0.2 mi
    -
  • School of Oriental and African Studies
    0.2 mi
    -
  • University of London
    0.2 mi
    -

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

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