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Flat 21, Firewatch Court, 2 Candle Street, London, E1 4RU

UPRN:6360983Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (82)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:12:56.253343+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:25:40.809066+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 21, Firewatch Court, 2 Candle Street, London, E1 4RU

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£288,000
£274k - £303kHigh
Estimate
£288k
Range
£274k – £303k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,450
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,450
Yield
6.04%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 21 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 84/100. Investment score 73/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (91/100). 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 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
84/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
73/ 100
High
Crime Score
19/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
91/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 70Bike 76
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£288,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,450
Gross Yield6.04%
1y Growth+218.3%
3y Growth-5.2%
5y Growth-2.1%
10y Growth-1.1%
Last Sold Price£93,000 (2025-01-31)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0E1 4RU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PA/26/01804/NC
    Replacement of 6 casement windows (single and double glazed) with new timber casements and slim double glazing; refurbishment of 4 traditional sash windows, including new sashes and slim double glazing.
    Pending
  • PA/26/01537
    Renewal of all existing aluminium windows with new aluminium windows, together with the replacement of the existing external front and rear doors with timber doors.
    Pending
  • PA/26/01799/NC
    T1 Lime Tree - Fell (Stump to remain) - it has become too large for the garden and is causing excessive shading.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership30.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining106 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2025-01-31
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£45,183
Population Density21,891 /km²
Owner Occupied16%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 78%65+ 2%
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Schools Nearby

  • Ben Jonson Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Halley Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy
    0.2 mi
    OutstandingImproving

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

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