What type of property is 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ?

1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ is a 5-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ?

1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ last sold for £470,000 in March 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ?

1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (1,668 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ have?

1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ has listed-building consent activity on record, most recently in May 2017 (ref. P2017/1066/FUL). Across all filings there are 4 approved and 0 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ?

1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ located?

1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ sits in Islington, London, London. It falls within the EC1V postcode district in Greater London Authority.

What is crime like near 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ?

Police records around 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (46% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ is City of London Primary Academy, Islington (223m), one of 74 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Central Foundation Boys' School (597m), with 23 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Helmet Row, EC1V 3QJ is St Luke's Music Edu Centre, 67m away. The nearest rail option is Old Street Rail Station, 422m away.

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1 Helmet Row, Islington, London, EC1V 3QJ

6 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

155 m²

1668 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Helmet Row

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

1 Helmet Row is a five-bedroom mid-terrace house in Islington, London, London (EC1V 3QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (around 1668 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

It hasn't traded since March 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £1,531,000 sits 225.7% above the 2002 sale of £470,000. 6 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Helmet Row's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromF37toD62

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Helmet Row, Islington, London, EC1V 3QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Helmet Row has multiple listed-building consents on file — alterations need formal heritage approval.

May 2017
RenovationFull
In report
Installation of a door to the gallery to the east (Helmet Row) elevation.
Listed
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
P2017/1066/FUL
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Dec 2013
Change Of UseFull
In report
Change of use from B1 and D1 Education and Training to a sui generis (comprising of a mix of B1 Offices and D1 Art Gallery) and external alterations to existing building including remedial work to dilapidated building fabric.
Documents
22 docs on file
Reference
P2013/4267/FUL
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What's in 1 Helmet Row, Islington, London, EC1V 3QJ's planning history?

4 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.

1 Helmet Row's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£1,531,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£470,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 March 2002Most recent
£470,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in EC1V 3QJ: £1,100,000 (2011–2011).

Nearby sales in EC1V 3QJ

1a, Helmet Row, Islington, London, EC1V 3QJ
Sold Apr 2011
£1,100,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Luke's Music Edu Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

City of London Primary Academy, Islington. 97 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EC1V 3QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for EC1V 3QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.9dB

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