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13 Charles Townsend House, Skinner Street, London, EC1R 0BS

UPRN:5300082829Terrace Property1 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (69)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-02T04:00:05.857782+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:04:35.811965+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:37:39.294391+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T09:33:12.870431+00:00)
13 Charles Townsend House, Skinner Street, London, EC1R 0BS

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
£339,000
£271k - £407kLow
Estimate
£339k
Range
£271k – £407k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,150
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,150
Yield
4.07%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

13 Charles Townsend House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 71/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (99/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
71/ 100
High
Crime Score
26/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 81
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£339,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,150
Gross Yield4.07%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-11.9%
5y Growth-3.1%
10y Growth-1.0%
Last Sold Price£320,000 (2017-01-06)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0EC1R 0BS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • P2026/2808/S73
    Section 73 application (Minor Material Amendment) to vary conditions 2 (approved drawings) and 17 (landscaping details) of Planning Permission ref: P2024/3089/FUL dated 10/04/2025 for ‘Refurbishment of existing office (Use Class E) building including relocation and replacement roof plant, replacement of stair enclosure and lift core, creation of a roof terrace, revision to the facade, ground, first, second and third floor infill extensions to the rear, creation of external terrace and plant enclosure at rear first floor, ground floor infill extension to under croft, enclosure of ground floor courtyard and associated works.’ Amendments seek updated front elevation to accommodate the relocated UKPN Substation entrance (from basement to ground floor); insertion of smoke shaft from basement to roof level; installation of extract grille at fourth floor level; layout amendments to improve services, circulation, and the means of escape during a fire; removal of 1 (no.) accessible cycle parking space from ground floor level due to fire safety requirements; increase in number of long stay cycle parking spaces at lower ground floor level from 38 (no.) spaces to 45 (no.) spaces; omission of combined attenuation and rainwater harvesting tank in basement due to structural demolition risks and submission of landscaping details and amendment of Condition 17 (Landscaping) wording to a compliance condition in accordance with the landscaping proposals.
    Pending
  • P2026/2795/LBC
    Replacement of existing timber sash windows to flats 7 & 9.
    Pending
  • P2026/2780/LBC
    Proposed stripping out of previous tenant's shop fitting to reveal the original structure of the building as a base for the design to the new tenant's shop fit.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership33.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining87 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-01-06
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£47,411
Population Density-
Owner Occupied14%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 72%65+ 8%

Schools Nearby

  • Hugh Myddelton Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • City University
    0.2 mi
    -
  • St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Dallington School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI

2 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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