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Flat 1, 2 Hand Axe Yard, London, WC1X 8BD

UPRN:5185823Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt -
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band EEPC: B (85)
Data freshness:Listing· 7mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 7mo ago (2026-04-06T08:15:08.632289+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T14:03:07.751191+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:05:05.647063+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)
Flat 1, 2 Hand Axe Yard, London, WC1X 8BD

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£770,000
£616k - £924kLow
Estimate
£770k
Range
£616k – £924k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,600
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,600
Yield
5.61%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 1 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 61/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. 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)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
61/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
70/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 78
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£770,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,600
Gross Yield5.61%
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
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WC1X 8BD
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
  • 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

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership41%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining114 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density18,433 /km²
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.

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