Flat 41, Defoe House
Flat 41, Defoe House
Description & Estimates
Public records show Flat 41, Defoe House to be a mid-century leasehold apartment with 613 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a balcony.
Flat 41, Defoe House has an estimated sale value of £718,976 and an estimated rental value of £3,065 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 41, Defoe House has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2013 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 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 41, Defoe House would be worth £754,925, with a potential rental value of £3,219 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £668,648, with a rental value of £2,851 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 41, Defoe House has fallen by £26,797 (3.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £161 (5.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.1%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 41, Defoe House has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 06 Feb 2009.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Community scheme.
Sold Prices
Flat 41, Defoe House last changed hands on 13th December 2013, selling for £700,000. 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 3.3% since December 2013.
- Sold Dec 2013£700,000
- Sold May 1998£143,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 220 metres of Flat 41, 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 Jun 2022£770,000 | 2 Bed FlatDefoe House, BarbicanFlat 132, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND
- Sold Jun 2021£845,000 | 2 Bed FlatDefoe House, BarbicanFlat 177, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND
•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 41, Defoe House as the 1488th largest and the 1360th most expensive of the 1944 addresses on Barbican, London, EC2.
Against the EC2 postcode district average, it is £187k 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 41, 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.
