Flat 168, Defoe House Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,302 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,942,857 , which equates to approximately £1,492 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Sep 2019 for £2,000,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £57,143, representing a 2.9% decrease, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,942,857 is:

  • 116.6% higher than the average property price on Barbican
  • 106.8% higher than the average in the EC2Y 8ND postcode area
  • and 122.0% higher than the average price for London as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 12 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1302 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£1,942,857
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£1,492
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 168, Defoe House Barbican, London, City Of London, Greater London, EC2Y 8ND has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Aug 2024.

This property is heated by a shared community system (community scheme). Community heating means the heat is supplied from a central source serving multiple homes. Hot water is provided by a community heating scheme, but the cylinder is not fitted with a thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Sep 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 53.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric underfloor heating to community scheme, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to community scheme, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Community scheme
Good
Hot Water
Community scheme, no cylinder thermostat
Good
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to EC2Y 8ND

1 st / 67
Price Rank
107% higher than average
2 nd / 30
Size Rank
69% bigger than average
5 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in EC2Y 8ND , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 67. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 30 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,942,857
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-3 %
12 Sep 2019
£2,000,000
Leasehold
+56.9 %
18 Feb 2013
£1,275,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1283 sq ft
sale price: £1,800,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1340 sq ft
sale price: £950,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2010
rooms: 4
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £1,600,000
sale date: 13 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £1,495,000
sale date: 10 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £1,610,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at Flat 168, Defoe House Barbican, London, EC2Y 8ND appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Sep 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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