Flat 53, Defoe House
Flat 53, Defoe House
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, Flat 53, Defoe House is a mid-century apartment with 788 ft2 of internal area.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms with a balcony.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Flat 53, Defoe House is £887,636 and the estimated rental value is £3,754 per month.
The apartment is within Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2.
Barbican, London, EC2 is located in the borough of City and County of the City of London within the EC2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Flat 53, Defoe House has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2010.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If Flat 53, Defoe House is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £932,018 and a rental value of £3,942 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £825,501 and a rental value of £3,492 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Flat 53, Defoe House has dropped by £33,084 (3.7%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £197 per month (5.3%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 53, Defoe House has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 29 Jun 2010.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Community scheme with CHP.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Flat 53, Defoe House was last sold on 28th March 2003 for £305,000 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
- Sold Mar 2003£305,000
- Sold Mar 2003£308,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Flat 53, Defoe House within a radius of 220 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Flat 123, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND, a leasehold flat which sold for £965,000 on the 4th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in EC2.
- Sold Aug 2025£965,000 | 2 Bed FlatDefoe House, BarbicanFlat 123, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND
- Sold Jul 2025£955,000 | 2 Bed FlatDefoe House, BarbicanFlat 83, Defoe House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DN
- Sold Jun 2025£925,000 | 2 Bed FlatDefoe House, BarbicanFlat 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
Barbican, London, EC2 has a total of 1944 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Flat 53, Defoe House is the 789th largest and the 598th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £18k less expensive than the average property in EC2.
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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
The closest station to Flat 53, Defoe House is Barbican station, which is 200 metres away.
- 200mBarbican
- 400mMoorgate
- 600mSt Paul's
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
