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Flat 1, 21 John Street, London, WC1N 2BF

UPRN:5172165Purpose Built Flat3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Listing· 5mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-08T05:04:28.372014+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T14:03:07.751191+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T11:14:16.257548+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· 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)
Flat 1, 21 John Street, London, WC1N 2BF

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,674,000
£1.59M - £1.76MHigh
Estimate
£1.67M
Range
£1.59M – £1.76M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£7,800
£7k - £8k
Monthly
£7,800
Yield
5.59%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 1 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is good (82/100). 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
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
70/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
82/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 68
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,674,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£7,800
Gross Yield5.59%
1y Growth+98.5%
3y Growth-10.2%
5y Growth-6.5%
10y Growth-3.2%
Last Sold Price£855,000 (2024-08-09)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
-WC1N 2BF
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
  • P2026/2857/FUL
    Proposed window replacement. Removal of existing first floor rear extension. Extension and changes to the existing ground floor rear extension. New kitchen, bathroom and ensuite. Addition of internal insulated wall lining, solar roof panels, ASHP & battery [Listed Building Consent reference: P2026/2856/LBC also submitted].
    Pending
  • P2026/2856/LBC
    Proposed window replacement. Removal of existing first floor rear extension. Extension and changes to the existing ground floor rear extension. New kitchen, bathroom and ensuite. Addition of internal insulated wall lining, solar roof panels, ASHP & battery [Full planning application reference P2026/2857/FUL also submitted].
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership37.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-08-09
  • 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 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
  • Thomas Coram Centre
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding
  • Christopher Hatton Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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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  • 21 John Street
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    £1.25M
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  • 21 John Street
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    £1.35M
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  • 21 John Street
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    £1.93M
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  • 21 John Street
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    £855k
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