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Flat 5, 1–3 Newton Street, London, WC2B 5EL

UPRN:5131149Flat/MaisonetteBeds -Built 1900-1929
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band EEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Listing· 6mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-04-27T04:41:00.506622+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T14:02:30.253560+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:10:19.512258+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 5, 1–3 Newton Street, London, WC2B 5EL

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£945,000
£756k - £1.13MLow
Estimate
£945k
Range
£756k – £1.13M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,750
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,750
Yield
4.76%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 5 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 67/100 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 listingsMarket 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
62/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
100/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 77
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£945,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,750
Gross Yield4.76%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-11.4%
5y Growth-10.8%
10y Growth-0.5%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WC2B 5EL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/4674/A
    Display of an externally illuminated fascia sign and an externally illuminated projecting sign.
    Pending
  • 2026/4741/P
    Section 19 variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of listed building consent 2025/0363/L dated 20/10/2025 for the change of use from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a single dwellinghouse, the installation of secondary glazing to the front elevation and associated alterations including replacement door at lower ground floor level to rear elevation, internal alterations including reinstallation of the historic staircase connecting the lower and ground floors; installation of internal doors and reconfiguration of internal layouts at ground and lower ground floor levels, installation of new partition walls for a new bathroom at ground and first floor levels and installation of new doors at lower to second floors. Namely, alterations to the internal layout at all floor levels, including the installation of new staircase at lower-ground floor level and the replacement of the existing lift car.
    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

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership20.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density10,647 /km²
Owner Occupied18%
Age Distribution
0-15 9%16-64 79%65+ 12%

Schools Nearby

  • Guildhouse School
    0.0 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St Josephs Catholic Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • City Lit
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI

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

Comparables

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