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Flat, 185 St John Street, London, EC1V 4LS

UPRN:5300084649Flat/Maisonette3 bedsBuilt -
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band DEPC: -
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-05T04:00:04.018467+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:37:39.294391+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· 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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
Flat, 185 St John Street, London, EC1V 4LS

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£764,000
£611k - £917kLow
Estimate
£764k
Range
£611k – £917k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,300
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,300
Yield
5.18%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 61/100. Investment score 60/100 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 SourcesPortal 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
HP Score
61/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 100Bike 74
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£764,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,300
Gross Yield5.18%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-8.2%
5y Growth-5.1%
10y Growth-1.1%
Last Sold Price£730,000 (2018-05-30)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0EC1V 4LS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • P2026/2867/LBC
    Retrospective application for removal of the existing kitchen and proposed installation of replacement kitchen units and integrated refuse storage system at Flat 7, Tunbridge House
    Pending
  • P2026/2868/LBC
    Remedial works to the damaged footings of the basement spine wall, rear wall and stair compartment walls
    Pending
  • 26/07430/OBS
    This development is proposed to be a phased development (phase 1: demolition, phase 2 construction) comprising: the demolition of the existing buildings, partial retention of the existing basement (including creation of a mezzanine) and onstruction of a new building for office use (Class E(g)), flexible office/community use (Class E(g)/F2), flexible cultural/event uses (Sui Generis) and flexible retail/service/food and beverage uses (Class E(a)-(c)); comprising a basement level, ground and 20 upper storeys plus roof plant level; creation of new public space and new pedestrian routes at ground level; hard and soft landscaping; pedestrian and vehicle access; blue badge car and cycle parking; ancillary servicing, plant and other back of house space; excavation to accommodate attenuation tank beneath existing basement slab, external alterations and demolition to the south elevation of the adjoining Porter Tun Room of the former Whitbread Brewery; associated highway works, enabling works and other works associated with the development. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement which is available for inspection with the planning application.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership21.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change2018-05-30
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£47,411
Population Density-
Owner Occupied29%
Age Distribution
0-15 10%16-64 83%65+ 7%

Schools Nearby

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

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

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