Flat 13, Defoe House
Flat 13, Defoe House
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, Flat 13, Defoe House is a leasehold apartment.
By comparing it to neighbours, we estimate that it is a mid-century apartment with 641 ft2 of internal area and a balcony.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Flat 13, Defoe House is £745,075 and the estimated rental value is £3,173 per month.
The apartment is within Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2.
Barbican, London, EC2 is located in the borough of City and County of the City of London within the EC2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Flat 13, Defoe House has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2019 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If Flat 13, Defoe House is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £782,329 and a rental value of £3,331 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £692,920 and a rental value of £2,950 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Flat 13, Defoe House has decreased by £27,770 (3.7%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £167 per month (5.3%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Flat 13, Defoe House was last sold on 30th August 2019 for £717,500 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has had 4 sales since 1995.
Since August 2019, the market for similar properties has dropped by 5.9%.
- Sold Aug 2019£717,500
- Sold Dec 2005£249,950
- Sold Feb 2004£203,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Flat 13, Defoe House within a radius of 220 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Flat 43, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DN, a leasehold flat which sold for £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 Nov 2024£762,500 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 71, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DNFlat 71, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DN
- Sold Jul 2022£730,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 149, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NDFlat 149, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Barbican, London, EC2 has a total of 1944 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Flat 13, Defoe House is the 1408th largest and the 1250th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £161k less expensive than the average property in EC2.
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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
The closest station to Flat 13, Defoe House is Barbican station, which is 200 metres away.
- 200mBarbican
- 400mMoorgate
- 600mSt Paul's
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
