Herbert Chapman Court, Flat 16, Avenell Road, Islington, London, N5 1BP
About Herbert Chapman Court
Herbert Chapman Court is an end-of-terrace house in Islington, London, London (N5 1BP). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 60 m² this is the 8th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in Herbert Chapman Court, where floor areas span 55–61 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom.
Across 2002–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £478,000 sits 51.7% above the 2012 sale of £315,000. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2017. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 14 years since the last transfer (March 2012).
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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
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Feb 2017RenovationFullIn report
Replacement of the existing single glazed crittal windows with aluminium framed double glazed units. Replacement of the existing mineral felt flat roof covering with a high performance mineral felt covering.
New Windows- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- P2016/2531/FUL
What's in Herbert Chapman Court, Flat 16, Avenell Road, Islington, London, N5 1BP's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
Herbert Chapman Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£478,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 10 years.
£315,000
Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
27 March 2012Most recent
£315,000
+90.9%over 9 years25 July 2002
£165,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in N5 1BP: £440,000 (2023–2013).
Nearby sales in N5 1BP
Herbert Chapman Court, Flat 9, Avenell Road, Islington, London, N5 1BP
Sold Nov 2023
£475,000Herbert Chapman Court, Flat 4, Avenell Road, Islington, London, N5 1BP
Sold May 2020
£440,000Herbert Chapman Court, Flat 14, Avenell Road, Islington, London, N5 1BP
Sold Jun 2019
£425,000Herbert Chapman Court, Flat 1, Avenell Road, Islington, London, N5 1BP
Sold Feb 2002
£169,000
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Versus other Avenell Road homes
On price per m², Herbert Chapman Court runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£5,250
Street avg £7,451
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
8/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Riversdale Road / Blackstock Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School. 97 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB