Flat 27, The Phoenix, 8 Bird Street, London, W1U 1BU is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 958 square feet of living space and is situated on the 6th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,231,685 , which equates to approximately £1,286 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Aug 2005 for £575,000. Since then, the value has increased by £656,685, representing a 114.2% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,231,685 is:

  • 3.3% lower than the average property price on Bird Street
  • 11.2% lower than the average in the W1U 1BU postcode area
  • and 40.7% higher than the average price for London as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 1 November 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in W1U 1BU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
6th floor
Price (estimate)
£1,231,685
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£1,286
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 27, The Phoenix, 8 Bird Street, London, City Of Westminster, Greater London, W1U 1BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Nov 2021.

This property uses electric underfloor heating as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Oct 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric underfloor heating, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric underfloor heating
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
System built, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to W1U 1BU

15 th / 38
Price Rank
11% lower than average
5 th / 31
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
17 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in W1U 1BU , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,231,685
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+114 %
10 Aug 2005
£575,000
Leasehold
+57.6 %
14 Apr 1998
£364,800
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £1,800,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £1,590,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £1,470,000
sale date: 8 Jun 2012
rooms: 3
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £1,000,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2008
rooms: 3
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2000

Data Sources

The property at Flat 27, The Phoenix, 8 Bird Street, London, W1U 1BU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Aug 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Nov 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.