Flat 34, Defoe House
Flat 34, Defoe House
Description & Estimates
Public records show Flat 34, Defoe House to be a mid-century leasehold apartment with 716 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a balcony.
Flat 34, Defoe House has an estimated sale value of £816,916 and an estimated rental value of £3,467 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 34, Defoe House has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2011.
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 34, Defoe House would be worth £857,762, with a potential rental value of £3,640 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £759,732, with a rental value of £3,224 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 34, Defoe House has declined by £30,448 (3.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £182 (5.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.1%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 34, Defoe House has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Aug 2011.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Community scheme.
Sold Prices
Flat 34, Defoe House last changed hands on 6th March 2020, selling for £825,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 8.7% since March 2020.
- Sold Mar 2020£825,000
- Sold Apr 1997£135,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 220 metres of Flat 34, Defoe House across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Flat 157, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND, a leasehold flat, sold at £675,000 on the 27th May 2025.
Read more about house prices in EC2.
- Sold May 2025£675,000 | 2 Bed FlatDefoe House, BarbicanFlat 157, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND
- Sold Mar 2025£1,100,000 | 2 Bed FlatDefoe House, BarbicanFlat 94, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND
- Sold Nov 2024£950,000 | 2 Bed FlatDefoe House, BarbicanFlat 49, 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 34, Defoe House as the 1219th largest and the 871st most expensive of the 1944 addresses on Barbican, London, EC2.
Against the EC2 postcode district average, it is £89k 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 34, 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.
