Flat 17, Defoe House
Flat 17, Defoe House
Description & Estimates
Public records show Flat 17, Defoe House to be a mid-century leasehold apartment with 793 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a balcony.
Flat 17, Defoe House has an estimated sale value of £891,803 and an estimated rental value of £3,771 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 17, Defoe House has a single entry in the Land Registry from December 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2009.
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
In very good condition, we estimate Flat 17, Defoe House would be worth £936,393, with a potential rental value of £3,960 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £829,377, with a rental value of £3,507 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 17, Defoe House has decreased by £33,239 (3.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £198 (5.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.1%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 17, Defoe House has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 20 Apr 2009.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Electric underfloor heating.
Sold Prices
Flat 17, Defoe House last changed hands on 14th December 2018, selling for £875,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 5.0% since December 2018.
- Sold Dec 2018£875,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 220 metres of Flat 17, Defoe House across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Flat 123, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND, a leasehold flat, sold at £965,000 on the 4th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in EC2.
- Sold Aug 2025£965,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 123, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NDFlat 123, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND
- Sold Jul 2025£955,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 83, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DNFlat 83, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DN
- Sold Jun 2025£925,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 18, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DNFlat 18, 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 17, Defoe House as the 779th largest and the 581st most expensive of the 1944 addresses on Barbican, London, EC2.
Against the EC2 postcode district average, it is £14k 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 17, 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.
