8a, Jerusalem Passage, Islington, London, EC1V 4JP
About 8a
8a is a mid-terrace house in Islington, London, London (EC1V 4JP). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 43 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (43–102 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (44 versus a best of 77). The latest certificate (June 2021) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
Across 1996–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,102/sq ft) was about 20% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 43 m² it's 23.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 10 EPCs). Most recent transfer: December 2021 at £510,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
Know exactly what you're buying at 8a
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
8a has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 8a has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£526,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 25 years.
£510,000
Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
15 December 2021Most recent
£510,000
+34.2%over 10 years5 July 2011
£380,000
+100.0%over 11 years12 June 2000
£190,000
+123.5%over 3 years31 October 1996
£85,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EC1V 4JP: £850,000 (2023–2013).
Nearby sales in EC1V 4JP
11 Jerusalem Passage, Islington, London, EC1V 4JP
Sold Sept 2023
£1,035,00013 Jerusalem Passage, Islington, London, EC1V 4JP
Sold Sept 2020
£850,0008 Jerusalem Passage, Islington, London, EC1V 4JP
Sold Jun 2016
£491,000Third Floor Flat, 8 Jerusalem Passage, London, EC1V 4JP
Sold Mar 2013
£435,000First Floor Flat, 8 Jerusalem Passage, London, EC1V 4JP
Sold Apr 2011
£370,000
Everything we know about 8a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
- Am I paying too much?
- Is something wrong with it?
- Is the agent's story true?
- Will it hold its value?
Versus other Jerusalem Passage homes
On years held, 8a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£11,860
Street avg £8,315
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Similar properties nearby
128 St John Street, Islington
EC1V 4JS
116 118, Studio Flat, St John Street, Islington
EC1V 4JW
116 118, Flat 3, St John Street, Islington
EC1V 4JW
116 118, Flat 7, St John Street, Islington
EC1V 4JW
178 180, Flat 1, St John Street, Islington
EC1V 4JY
116 118, Flat 5, St John Street, Islington
EC1V 4JW
116 118, Flat 6, St John Street, Islington
EC1V 4JW
116 118, Flat 1, St John Street, Islington
EC1V 4JW
The neighbourhood at a glance
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 John Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School. 89 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
60.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
51.2dB