Flat 159, Defoe House
Flat 159, Defoe House
Description & Estimates
The public record describes Flat 159, Defoe House as a mid-century apartment with 688 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a balcony.
Flat 159, Defoe House has an estimated sale value of £788,912 and an estimated rental value of £3,352 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
The apartment sits within Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2.
Barbican, London, EC2 lies in the borough of City and County of the City of London, within the EC2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Flat 159, Defoe House has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2019.
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 159, Defoe House would be worth £828,358, with a potential rental value of £3,520 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £733,688, with a rental value of £3,117 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Flat 159, Defoe House has moved down by £29,404 (3.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £176 (5.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.1%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 159, Defoe House has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 22 Mar 2019.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Electric underfloor heating.
Sold Prices
Flat 159, Defoe House last changed hands on 1st March 2005, selling for £320,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
- Sold Mar 2005£320,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 220 metres of Flat 159, 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 FlatDefoe House, BarbicanFlat 43, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DN
- Sold May 2025£675,000 | 2 Bed FlatDefoe House, BarbicanFlat 157, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND
- Sold Nov 2024£762,500 | 2 Bed FlatDefoe House, BarbicanFlat 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
Our analysis of the public data ranks Flat 159, Defoe House as the 1344th largest and the 1070th most expensive of the 1944 addresses on Barbican, London, EC2.
Against the EC2 postcode district average, it is £117k 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
Barbican station is the nearest stop to Flat 159, Defoe House at 200 metres away.
- 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.
