29a, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0ES
About 29a
29a is a mid-terrace house in London (EC1V 0ES). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. At 72 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (74 versus a worst of 65). The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).
It hasn't traded since November 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £721,000 sits 162.2% above the 1998 sale of £275,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£355/sq ft) was about 64.9% below the postcode norm.
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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
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
29a has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
29a has been held in the same hands since before 2000.
£721,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£275,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
4 November 1998Most recent
£275,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EC1V 0ES: £560,000 (2024–2019).
Nearby sales in EC1V 0ES
30c, Northampton Square, Islington, London, EC1V 0ES
Sold Dec 2024
£440,00030b, Northampton Square, Islington, London, EC1V 0ES
Sold Apr 2024
£560,00032 Northampton Square, Islington, London, EC1V 0ES
Sold Apr 2023
£2,400,00029b, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0ES
Sold Jul 2020
£855,00029d, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0ES
Sold Jun 2019
£425,000
Everything we know about 29a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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Versus other Northampton Square homes
On years held, 29a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,819
Street avg £15,002
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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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 / Malta Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School. 93 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
60.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
51.7dB