Flat 5, The Phoenix, 8 Bird Street, London, W1U 1BU is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 904 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,358,021 , which equates to approximately £1,502 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Oct 2000 for £415,000. Since then, the value has increased by £943,021, representing a 227.2% increase, or approximately 9.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,358,021 is:

  • 6.6% higher than the average property price on Bird Street
  • 2.1% lower than the average in the W1U 1BU postcode area
  • and 55.2% 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 25 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£1,358,021
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£1,502
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 5, The Phoenix, 8 Bird Street, London, City Of Westminster, Greater London, W1U 1BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Mar 2025.

This property uses electric room heaters 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 11 Apr 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 17.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric ceiling heating, electric to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to W1U 1BU

18 th / 38
Price Rank
2% lower than average
9 th / 31
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
19 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in W1U 1BU , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,358,021
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+227 %
11 Oct 2000
£415,000
Leasehold
+26.1 %
15 Apr 1998
£329,175
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: 2
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2005

Data Sources

The property at Flat 5, The Phoenix, 8 Bird Street, London, W1U 1BU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Oct 2000. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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