55c, Birnam Road, Islington, London, N4 3LJ
About 55c
55c is a mid-terrace house in Islington, London, London (N4 3LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. At 57 m² this is the 13th smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–200 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 35 units on file.
Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in August 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2004–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £517,000 sits 106.8% above the 2009 sale of £250,000.
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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
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls changed
Planning history
55c has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
£517,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 5 years.
£250,000
Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
6 August 2009Most recent
£250,000
+17.9%over 5 years20 May 2004
£212,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in N4 3LJ: £650,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in N4 3LJ
Basement & Ground Floor Flat, 23 Birnam Road, London, N4 3LJ
Sold Oct 2024
£650,000First Floor Flat, 27 Birnam Road, London, N4 3LJ
Sold May 2024
£650,000Flat A, 21 Birnam Road, London, N4 3LJ
Sold May 2024
£580,00059 Birnam Road, Islington, London, N4 3LJ
Sold Aug 2023
£785,0003 Birnam Road, Islington, London, N4 3LJ
Sold Dec 2022
£950,000
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Versus other Birnam Road homes
On epc rating, 55c runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,386
Street avg £7,172
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 66 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
15/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Tollington Park Holloway — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Christ The King Catholic Primary School. 83 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.2dB