Grimthorpe House, Flat 5, Percival Street, Islington, London, EC1V 0BS
About Grimthorpe House
Grimthorpe House is a mid-terrace house in Islington, London, London (EC1V 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 33 m² this is the 9th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in Grimthorpe House, where floor areas span 26–89 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).
At 33 m² it sits well below the postcode median (52 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 87% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Grimthorpe House has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Grimthorpe House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£252,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in EC1V 0BS: £499,950 (2023–2012).
Nearby sales in EC1V 0BS
Grimthorpe House, Flat 32, Percival Street, Islington, London, EC1V 0BS
Sold Apr 2023
£660,000Grimthorpe House, Flat 4, Percival Street, Islington, London, EC1V 0BS
Sold Jan 2020
£499,950Grimthorpe House, Flat 40, Percival Street, Islington, London, EC1V 0BS
Sold Mar 2019
£300,000Grimthorpe House, Flat 46, Percival Street, Islington, London, EC1V 0BS
Sold Oct 2012
£250,000Grimthorpe House, Flat 38, Percival Street, Islington, London, EC1V 0BS
Sold Sept 2010
£205,000
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Versus other Percival Street homes
On epc rating, Grimthorpe House runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
67 (D)
Street avg 73 (C)
Floor Area
33 m²
Street avg 54 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
10/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Percival Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School. 89 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
60.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
51.2dB