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Basement Flat, 45 Argyle Street, London, WC1H 8EP

UPRN:5129153Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band CEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Listing· 7mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 7mo ago (2026-04-20T04:25:18.398629+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 2d 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· 3mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-06T07:49:20.947654+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)
Basement Flat, 45 Argyle Street, London, WC1H 8EP

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£476,000
£429k - £524kMedium
Estimate
£476k
Range
£429k – £524k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,300
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,300
Yield
5.80%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Basement Flat earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 71/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (99/100). 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 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
71/ 100
High
Crime Score
35/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 75
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£476,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,300
Gross Yield5.80%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-8.9%
5y Growth-2.8%
10y Growth+0.1%
Last Sold Price£450,000 (2007-08-07)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
-WC1H 8EP
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
  • 2026/4793/P
    Details pursuant to condition 3 (Crossrail 2 Infrastructure), Part 4 (Substructure elements associated with TfL areas) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)
    Pending
  • 2026/4773/L
    Internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of wings 1.3 and 1.4; associated works on the first, second and third floors to improve the laboratory environments and associated spaces; and relocation of the partitions in the central stairwell.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership33%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change2007-08-07
  • 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 Occupied10%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 71%65+ 11%

Schools Nearby

  • Argyle Primary School
    0.0 mi
    Good
  • Capital City College
    0.3 mi
    -
  • Thomas Coram Centre
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

1 of 6 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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