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Flat 5, 49 Kay Street, London, E2 8QB

UPRN:6355471Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-08-25T04:00:02.255325+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:12:56.253343+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:28:39.325895+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)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 refresh
Flat 5, 49 Kay Street, London, E2 8QB

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£562,000
£534k - £590kHigh
Estimate
£562k
Range
£534k – £590k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,800
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,800
Yield
5.98%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 5 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 72/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (94/100). 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
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
72/ 100
High
Crime Score
50/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
94/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 64Bike 77
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£562,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,800
Gross Yield5.98%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.2%
5y Growth-1.5%
10y Growth-0.1%
Last Sold Price£480,000 (2015-05-20)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0E2 8QB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PA/26/01651/NC
    Installation of 10 no. roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to the front and rear roof slopes of the dwelling. Panels to be all-black, mounted flush to the existing roof slope with a projection of less than 200mm, sited below the ridge line. No alterations to the roof structure, chimneys or existing rooflights.
    Pending
  • PA/26/01787/S
    Submission of details pursuant to Condition 2 (Car Free) and 7 (Cycle Storage) of planning permission ref: PA/25/01421, dated 01/10/2025.
    Pending
  • PA/26/01327/NC
    Proposal for x1 projecting signage .
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership40.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining101 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-05-20
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,183
Population Density-
Owner Occupied27%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 77%65+ 4%

Schools Nearby

  • City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
    0.0 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Sebright School
    0.1 mi
    -
  • Haggerston School
    0.2 mi

    Inspected as Haggerston School (URN 100277) on 6 Dec 2022

  • St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding

2 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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