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Apartment 2, Piano Works, 32 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HB

UPRN:5170047Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-16T04:00:02.584543+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:03:07.751191+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:47:30.876476+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)
Apartment 2, Piano Works, 32 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HB

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£428,000
£407k - £450kHigh
Estimate
£428k
Range
£407k – £450k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,950
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,950
Yield
5.47%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Apartment 2 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 84/100. Investment score 75/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (97/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
84/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
75/ 100
High
Crime Score
20/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
97/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 82Bike 79
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£428,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,950
Gross Yield5.47%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.4%
5y Growth-0.6%
10y Growth-0.4%
Last Sold Price£440,000 (2014-02-21)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0NW5 2HB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/4814/T
    REAR GARDEN: 1 x Birch (T1) - Reduce branches overhanging rear neighbour back to boundary, approx. 1m reduction and reduce height by approx. 1m to match other birch tree, shaping top edge of crown to balance shape. 1 x Birch (T2) - Reduce branches overhanging rear neighbour back to boundary, approx. 1m reduction. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Privet hedge (T3) - Trim top with hedge cutters to promote denser growth.
    Pending
  • 2026/4819/T
    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Ceanothus (T4) - Lift overhanging branches away from privet hedge, creating 1m clearance.
    Pending
  • 2026/4220/P
    Replacement balcony doors and 3No. windows
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership58.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2014-02-21
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density-
Owner Occupied44%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 71%65+ 15%
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Schools Nearby

  • Eleanor Palmer Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Acland Burghley School
    0.3 mi
    Good

5 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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