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FLAT 1

26 CRAVEN STREET, LONDON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON WC2N 5NT

3 beds 3 baths Listed 28 May 2026 (-65d)

£1,750,000

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# 3 bedroom apartment for sale (WC2N 5NT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 1, 26 CRAVEN STREET, LONDON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON WC2N 5NT |
| Price | £1,750,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | G |
| Last sold | £935,000 Jun 2007 |

## Description

The lower level is configured as two bedrooms with ample storage, the principal bedroom having access to a generous en-suite bathroom. There is a further study area which has been used as an occasional guest bedroom. This space leads to a private patio area which lends itself to outdoor dining.

A further floor is arranged as a large open plan living, dining and kitchen space, perfect for entertaining and family living.

The property has a storage room plus a useful secure storage vault which is located under the pavement at the front of the building.

Originally built by the Craven family in the late 1700's, 26 Craven Street is a beautiful example of Grade II Georgian architecture just moments from Trafalgar Square and the Strand. This tranquil street is also close to the green space of Embankment Gardens and St James's Park. There is easy access to restaurants, bars and theatres of Covent Garden plus Hungerford Bridge that leads into the buzzing South Bank across the River Thames. Transport links include Charing Cross (mainline and underground stations) and Embankment (underground station). Riverboat services are available locally at Embankment Pier.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 FLAT 1 CRAVEN STREET, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON, WC2N 5NT | £935,000 | 29/06/2007 | Flat |
| 26 FLAT 1 CRAVEN STREET, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON, WC2N 5NT | £410,000 | 27/11/1998 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 26 CRAVEN STREET, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON, WC2N 5NT | £45,000 | 19/12/2024 | Other |
| [Same street] 26 FLAT 3 CRAVEN STREET, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON, WC2N 5NT | £742,500 | 20/04/2023 | Flat |
| 22 - 25 FLAT 2 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON, WC2N 5AP | £2,100,000 | 17/03/2023 | Flat |
| ARIA HOUSE, 23 FLAT 6B CRAVEN STREET, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON, WC2N 5NS | £1,950,000 | 02/12/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £393,750 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £2,025,000 (2 sales)

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Westminster). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £2,851/mo
- **Realistic:** £3,168/mo
- **Optimistic:** £3,485/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £2,154/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Flat, Whitehall Court, SW1A | £8,700/mo | 3 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £8,700/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £1,087,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £870,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £8,700/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £913/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for City of Westminster; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -20.1%
- **5y growth (index):** -23.5%
- **10y growth (index):** -22%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD (996 years remaining on lease)

Council tax band

Last sold

£935,000 Jun 2007

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,593 of 33,755)

Street crime

4258 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three Bedroom Triplex
Three Bathrooms
Period Features
High Ceilings
Timber Floors
Grade II Listed Building
Quiet Location
Share of Freehold
Service Charge £4,354 per annum
Ground Rent £300 per annum

Additional details

Accessibility: No wheelchair access
Garden: Patio

Description

This versatile apartment is arranged over three floors and offers three reception rooms, three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The raised ground floor features a grand double reception room which has a fantastic feeling of light, volume and space with period sash windows facing west over the street. Further period features include fireplaces, ceiling cornicing, and original timber floors. The space leads through to a separate study area perfect for home working.

The lower level is configured as two bedrooms with ample storage, the principal bedroom having access to a generous en-suite bathroom. There is a further study area which has been used as an occasional guest bedroom. This space leads to a private patio area which lends itself to outdoor dining.

A further floor is arranged as a large open plan living, dining and kitchen space, perfect for entertaining and family living.

The property has a storage room plus a useful secure storage vault which is located under the pavement at the front of the building.

Originally built by the Craven family in the late 1700's, 26 Craven Street is a beautiful example of Grade II Georgian architecture just moments from Trafalgar Square and the Strand. This tranquil street is also close to the green space of Embankment Gardens and St James's Park. There is easy access to restaurants, bars and theatres of Covent Garden plus Hungerford Bridge that leads into the buzzing South Bank across the River Thames. Transport links include Charing Cross (mainline and underground stations) and Embankment (underground station). Riverboat services are available locally at Embankment Pier.

Listed by

London, West End

Tavistock Bow Limited

Reference: 89038071

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

128% since 1998

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£1,750,000	+87.2%
Sold	29/06/2007 (19 years ago)	£935,000	+128%
Sold	27/11/1998 (27 years ago)	£410,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street 26 CRAVEN STREET, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON, WC2N 5NT	£45,000	19/12/2024	Other
Same street 26 FLAT 3 CRAVEN STREET, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON, WC2N 5NT	£742,500	20/04/2023	Flat
22 - 25 FLAT 2 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON, WC2N 5AP	£2,100,000	17/03/2023	Flat
ARIA HOUSE, 23 FLAT 6B CRAVEN STREET, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON, WC2N 5NS	£1,950,000	02/12/2021	Flat

Street average: £393,750 (2 sales)

Area average: £2,025,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): City of Westminster. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -20.1%

5y (index) -23.5%

10y (index) -22%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: RAVENS FLIGHT LTD (15835517)

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Westminster. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £2,851/mo

Realistic £3,168/mo

Optimistic £3,485/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Westminster.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central London: £2,154/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WC2N 5NT

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Train station	Charing Cross	0.0 miles
Shop	S&S Tailors	0.0 miles
Shop	The Tanning Shop	0.0 miles
Train station	Embankment	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Charing Cross Station	0.1 miles
University	University of Notre Dame	0.3 miles
University	The Courtauld Institute of Art	0.4 miles
Hospital	Until SOHO	0.6 miles
Hospital	Tunica Diagnostics	0.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Other theft	895
Theft from the person	801
Violence and sexual offences	670
Anti-social behaviour	609
Shoplifting	528
Public order	248
Robbery	136
Drugs	130
Vehicle crime	74
Bicycle theft	60
Burglary	49
Possession of weapons	32
Other crime	20
Criminal damage and arson	6
Total incidents	4258

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Courtauld Institute of Art	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
The Royal Ballet School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
King's College London	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Soho Parish CofE Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 24 Apr 2019

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Flat, Whitehall Court, SW1A	£8,700/mo	3	0.12 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £8,700/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.5%

Max investor price (0.8%) £1,087,500

Target investor price (1%) £870,000

Gross yield 6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16.8×

Monthly cashflow £913/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2.2%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).