Our Data Sources
Flat 153, Defoe House has a single entry in the Land Registry from April 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2025.
We combine this information with that 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
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For Flat 153, Defoe House, we estimate a market value of £819,966 and a rental value of £3,681 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £726,256 and £3,260 per month respectively.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 153, Defoe House has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 Aug 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Community scheme.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of Flat 153, Defoe House completed on 22nd April 2015 at £799,999 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold flat.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 16.7% over the period since April 2015.
- Sold Apr 2015£799,999
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 263 properties similar to Flat 153, Defoe House have sold within a radius of 220 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 17th February 2026, was Flat 43, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DN, a leasehold flat which sold for £650,000.
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 May 2025£675,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 157, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NDFlat 157, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND
- Sold Nov 2024£762,500 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 71, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DNFlat 71, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DN
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 1944 addresses on Barbican, London, EC2, Flat 153, Defoe House comes out as the 1391st largest and the 1102nd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £101k less expensive than the average property across the EC2 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre200 m away
- City of London Primary Academy, Islington400 m away
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School700 m away
- Central Foundation Boys' School900 m away
- London Nautical, City of London Academy1.7 km away
- City of London Academy Islington1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Barbican|200 m away
- Moorgate|400 m away
- St Paul's|600 m away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
