30a, Northampton Square, Islington, London, EC1V 0ES
About 30a
30a is a mid-terrace house in Islington, London, London (EC1V 0ES). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 40 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–168 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (58 versus a best of 74).
At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (72 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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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 system upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall insulation improved
Planning history
30a has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
30a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£452,000
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 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
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Versus other Northampton Square homes
On epc rating, 30a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
58 (D)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 75 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 4 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 / Malta Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School. 93 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
60.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
51.7dB