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17 John Street, London, WC1N 2DE

UPRN:5087072Mid Terrace House5 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band HEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-15T04:00:01.705358+00:00)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)
17 John Street, London, WC1N 2DE

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£5,458,000
£5.18M - £5.73MHigh
Estimate
£5.46M
Range
£5.18M – £5.73M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£17,750
£16k - £20k
Monthly
£17,750
Yield
3.90%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

17 John Street earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 68/100 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 freehold. 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
70/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 72
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£5,458,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£17,750
Gross Yield3.90%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-10.2%
5y Growth-6.5%
10y Growth-3.2%
Last Sold Price£4,270,000 (2013-10-16)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
-WC1N 2DE
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
  • 26/01516/MDC
    Submission of Dust Control Management Plan and Noise & Environmental Controls pursuant to condition 2 of planning permission 26/00892/FULL dated 24.08.2026.
    Pending
  • 2026/2921/P
    Replacement fire exit serving all upper levels, installation of external compressor units and conversion of the rooftop into a terrace area by extending the mansard roof in association with existing hotel.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership37.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2013-10-16
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density11,986 /km²
Owner Occupied22%
Age Distribution
0-15 11%16-64 75%65+ 14%
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Schools Nearby

  • St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Christopher Hatton Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Thomas Coram Centre
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding

2 of 5 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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