Our Data Sources
Flat 51, Defoe House has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in April 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2016.
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
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For Flat 51, Defoe House, we estimate a market value of £936,577 and a rental value of £4,212 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £829,539 and £3,730 per month respectively.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 51, Defoe House has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 May 2016.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Electric underfloor heating.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of Flat 51, Defoe House completed on 29th April 2022 at £925,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold flat.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 10.8% over the period since April 2022.
- Sold Apr 2022£925,000
- Sold Oct 2016£950,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 257 properties similar to Flat 51, Defoe House have sold within a radius of 220 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 4th August 2025, was Flat 123, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND, a leasehold flat which sold for £965,000.
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
Of the 1944 addresses on Barbican, London, EC2, Flat 51, Defoe House comes out as the 852nd largest and the 566th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £10k more expensive than the average property across the EC2 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre200 m away
- City of London Primary Academy, Islington400 m away
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School700 m away
- Central Foundation Boys' School900 m away
- London Nautical, City of London Academy1.7 km away
- City of London Academy Islington1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Barbican|200 m away
- Moorgate|400 m away
- St Paul's|600 m away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
