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Flat 2, 257–259 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8QT

UPRN:5164285Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band DEPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:03:07.751191+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:13:06.771508+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· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T09:14:45.605452+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 refresh
Flat 2, 257–259 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8QT

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
£579,000
£464k - £695kLow
Estimate
£579k
Range
£464k – £695k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,700
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,700
Yield
2.31%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 2 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. 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
60/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
100/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 78
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£579,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,700
Gross Yield2.31%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+6.2%
5y Growth+3.8%
10y Growth+8.3%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WC1X 8QT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • 2026/4781/P
    Request for scoping opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2017, for phased mixed use development including demolition of 1 Eversholt Street and its podium, the piazza and Ampthill Square Estate Community Building (Barnby Street); the erection of buildings (some with basements) to deliver up to: approx. 365,000m2 Gross External Area (GEA) residential uses (Classes C1, C2, C3 and Sui Generis); approx. 590,000m2 GEA of commercial, business and service uses (Class E and Sui Generis), approx. 95,000m2 GEA of leisure, culture and education (including entertainment use) (Classes F1 and Sui Generis); approx. 15,000m2 GEA of community and social infrastructure (Classes F2 and Sui Generis); and approx. 60,000 GEA of Residential Institution floorspace (medical uses) (Use Class C2). Some of the preceding uses will not be built out to their full parameter limits with the total quantum of development capped to not exceed 650,000m2 GEA.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership41%
  • 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 Density-
Owner Occupied11%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 77%65+ 8%

Schools Nearby

  • Argyle Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Capital City College
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Winton Primary School
    0.3 mi
    OutstandingImproving
  • Thomas Coram Centre
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding

1 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • Ashlee House, 261 - 265 Gray'S Inn Road
    -
    £8.80M
    -