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1A Benjamin House, Cecil Grove, London, NW8 7EF

UPRN:5196508Detached House2 bedsBuilt 2021
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: D (56)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-01T04:00:03.926134+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:15:58.653736+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-06T18:34:39.595484+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)
1A Benjamin House, Cecil Grove, London, NW8 7EF

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,920,000
£1.54M - £2.30MLow
Estimate
£1.92M
Range
£1.54M – £2.30M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£9,400
£9k - £10k
Monthly
£9,400
Yield
5.88%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1A Benjamin House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 82/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is excellent (86/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
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HP Score
82/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
14/ 100
Low
Walkability
86/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 23Bike 71
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,920,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£9,400
Gross Yield5.88%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-12.9%
5y Growth-1.0%
10y Growth-1.6%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0NW8 7EF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/4862/P
    Infill extension of existing recessed roof terrace at fourth floor level on the rear elevation with full-width glazing set within the existing opening.
    Pending
  • 2026/4901/T
    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Reduce the crown by up to 2m, cutting back to the most recent points of reduction. Raise the crown to 6m above pavement and road level and remove all epicormic growth throughout the crown.
    Pending
  • 2026/4847/P
    Non-material amendment to planning permission reference 2022/2014/P dated 14/06/2023 for the demolition of the existing house and replacement with a two-storey dwellinghouse plus an attic floor, basement, landscaping, parking and associated works. Namely, omitting the fully glazed lantern and the installation of insulated lead roof with clerestory windows to the front and rear vertical faces.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership23.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,088
Population Density4,136 /km²
Owner Occupied43%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 65%65+ 15%
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Schools Nearby

  • Saint Christina's School
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St John's Wood Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St Paul's Church of England Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding

1 of 4 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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