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275 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1LA

4 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 275 City Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

275 City Road is a mid-terrace house in Islington, London, London (EC1V 1LA). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Main heating runs on electricity. At 41 m² this is the 7th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–109 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 30 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £308,000 sits 1521.1% above the 2018 sale of £19,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£43/sq ft) was about 93.2% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Last sale on file: £19,000 in August 2018.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

275 City Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Jun 2017
EPC improved fromE39toF36
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Feb 2020from Jan 2020
EPC improved fromF36toE41
Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Aug 2023from Feb 2020
EPC improved fromE41toC69
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 275 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

275 City Road sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

  1. Jul 2017
    Amendment
    In report

    Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) for use of the lower ground floor (basement) flat as a self contained residential unit under Class C3.

    Retrospective
    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    P2017/2007/COL
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2017
    Amendment
    In report

    Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) in relation to use of the ground floor unit as a self-contained residential property under Class C3.

    Retrospective
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    P2017/2008/COL
    View planning record

What's in 275 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1LA's planning history?

2 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 275 City Road was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

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On the street

Versus other City Road homes

Four headline reads against 56 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

275 City Road is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£463

Street avg £8,060

Strongly below

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 56 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the London district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Central Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Moreland Primary School. 95 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EC1V 1LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for EC1V 1LA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for EC1V 1LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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