Flat 44, Defoe House
Flat 44, Defoe House
Description & Estimates
The public record describes Flat 44, Defoe House as a mid-century apartment with 742 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a balcony.
Flat 44, Defoe House has an estimated sale value of £843,689 and an estimated rental value of £3,576 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 44, Defoe House has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2023.
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 44, Defoe House would be worth £885,873, with a potential rental value of £3,755 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £784,631, with a rental value of £3,326 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 44, Defoe House has fallen by £31,446 (3.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £188 (5.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.1%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 44, Defoe House has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 Nov 2023.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using Community scheme.
Sold Prices
Flat 44, Defoe House last changed hands on 19th April 2006, selling for £315,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
- Sold Apr 2006£315,000
- Sold Dec 1998£129,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 220 metres of Flat 44, Defoe House across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Flat 94, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND, a leasehold flat, sold at £1,100,000 on the 26th March 2025.
Read more about house prices in EC2.
- Sold Mar 2025£1,100,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 94, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NDFlat 94, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND
- Sold Nov 2024£950,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 49, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DNFlat 49, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DN
- Sold May 2024£865,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 39, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DNFlat 39, 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 44, Defoe House as the 1080th largest and the 741st most expensive of the 1944 addresses on Barbican, London, EC2.
Against the EC2 postcode district average, it is £62k 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 44, 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.
