Flat 79, Defoe House
Flat 79, Defoe House
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, Flat 79, Defoe House is a mid-century leasehold apartment with 796 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 79, Defoe House is £894,948 and the estimated rental value is £3,784 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 79, Defoe House has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2021.
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
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 79, Defoe House is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £939,696 and a rental value of £3,973 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £832,302 and a rental value of £3,519 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Flat 79, Defoe House has declined by £33,356 (3.7%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £199 per month (5.3%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 79, Defoe House has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 13 Mar 2021.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Community scheme.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Flat 79, Defoe House was last sold on 25th June 2015 for £966,000 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since June 2015, the market for similar properties has dropped by 11.9%.
- Sold Jun 2015£966,000
- Sold Dec 2002£305,000
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 79, 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 79, Defoe House is the 767th largest and the 570th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £11k 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 79, 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.
