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8 Japan Crescent, Islington, London, N4 4BB

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
108 m²
1163 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 8 Japan Crescent

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

8 Japan Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Islington, London, London (N4 4BB). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Mar 2012
Low Energy Lighting
23%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Japan Crescent, Islington, London, N4 4BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jul 2023
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Replacement of single glazed timber windows with double glazed timber units on the front and rear elevations, finished in white to match the existing windows. Replacement of front entrance door with new timber pannelled door, and replacement of any rear glass panels doors with new timber glass panels doors.

    New Windows
    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    P2023/1192/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Feb 2018
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Replacement of single glazed timber windows with double glazed timber windows to match existing and replacement of front door with double glazed timber door to match existing.

    New Windows
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    P2017/4865/FUL
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Japan Crescent has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£829,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in N4 4BB: £955,000 (2021–2009).

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On the street

Versus other Japan Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Japan Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 53 (E)

On par

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below
Area

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

15/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Crouch Hill Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Arts and Media School Islington. 85 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around N4 4BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for N4 4BB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for N4 4BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low
55 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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