Our Data Sources
Flat 12, Defoe House has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2022.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Flat 12, Defoe House would be worth £743,254, with a potential rental value of £3,170 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £658,311, with a rental value of £2,808 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 12, Defoe House has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 Feb 2022.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Community scheme.
Sold Prices
Flat 12, Defoe House last changed hands on 26th May 2005, selling for £320,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
- Sold May 2005£320,000
- Sold Apr 1998£147,500
- Sold Jan 1995£90,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 220 metres of Flat 12, Defoe House across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Flat 43, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DN, a leasehold flat, sold at £650,000 on the 17th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in EC2.
- Sold Feb 2026£650,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 43, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DNFlat 43, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DN
- Sold Jun 2022£770,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 132, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NDFlat 132, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND
- Sold Jun 2021£845,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 177, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NDFlat 177, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Flat 12, Defoe House as the 1504th largest and the 1381st most expensive of the 1944 addresses on Barbican, London, EC2.
Against the EC2 postcode district average, it is £198k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mPrior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
- 400mCity of London Primary Academy, Islington
- 700mSt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
- 900mCentral Foundation Boys' School
- 1.7kmLondon Nautical, City of London Academy
- 1.8kmCity of London Academy Islington
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Public Transport Nearby
- 200mBarbican
- 400mMoorgate
- 600mSt Paul's
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
