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Get startedFlat, 96 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 8LU
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About Flat
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Flat is a mid-terrace house in Islington, London, London (N1 8LU). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 126 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (32–126 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (62 versus a best of 81). The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).
At 126 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sold in June 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2006.
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Flat, 96 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 8LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- May 2006RenovationFullApprove with conditions
Installation of new shopfront, with new 'Dutch' blind and roller shutter.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£1,056,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2014)
£970,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
Versus other Essex Road homes
Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, Flat stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
62 (D)
Street avg 70 (C)
Floor Area
126 m²
Street avg 57 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.2 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
Similar properties nearby
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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
0.1 km
Cross Street (N1) — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around N1 8LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.9dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 125 points of interest in total.
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