Flat 2, 27 Hermit Street, Islington, London, EC1V 7NR
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a mid-terrace house in Islington, London, London (EC1V 7NR). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 51 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (51–56 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since.
Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £603,500 — fresh data. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,099/sq ft) was about 18.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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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
Planning history
Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.
£645,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 26 years.
£603,500
Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
30 March 2025Most recent
£603,500
+90.1%over 15 years3 June 2009
£317,500
+76.4%over 10 years26 March 1999
£179,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in EC1V 7NR: £600,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in EC1V 7NR
Flat 2, 10 Hermit Street, Islington, London, EC1V 7NR
Sold Jul 2025
£320,000Flat 1, 27 Hermit Street, Islington, London, EC1V 7NR
Sold Feb 2025
£530,000Flat 4, 27 Hermit Street, Islington, London, EC1V 7NR
Sold Mar 2023
£665,00013 Hermit Street, Islington, London, EC1V 7NR
Sold Feb 2021
£1,000,000Flat 3, 27 Hermit Street, Islington, London, EC1V 7NR
Sold May 2019
£600,000
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Versus other Hermit Street homes
On years held, Flat 2 runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£11,833
Street avg £10,683
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 49 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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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
Friend Street / Sadlers Wells — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School. 85 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
59.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
50.1dB