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7 Highbury Crescent, Islington, London, N5 1RN

13 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 3rd
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 7 Highbury Crescent

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

7 Highbury Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Islington, London, London (N5 1RN). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. At 78 m² this is the 42nd smallest of 52 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–571 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 52 units on file. Period features are noted in the property record.

13 planning records sit against the property, 9 approved, 0 refused, 3 pending. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for tree works is awaiting a decision. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2000–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £875,000 is 12.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£923/sq ft) was about 71.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £775,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Period featuresYes
Energy

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 5)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2010from Apr 2009
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2014from Apr 2010
Windows
SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2020from Oct 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Jul 2020from Jan 2020
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Highbury Crescent, Islington, London, N5 1RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Highbury Crescent has multiple listed-building consents on file — alterations need formal heritage approval.

  1. Dec 2021
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Communal area rear of 7 Highbury Crescent (T1) Liquidambar - reduce height by 2-2.5m, shape side growth to uniform shape by 1-2m (max). N.B. This tree is located in close proximity to the property and there are mature trees and a large hedge surrounding it. This work is proposed to keep the tree within proportion to its location and to enable light to reach the garden below

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    P2021/3565/TRE
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2021
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Rear garden (7 Highbury Crescent) (TPO ref - T2+T3 of TPO 47/1981) (T1+T2) Sycamores - Reduce lateral branches growing over the garden of number 7 and towards the property by a maximum of 3m

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    P2021/0724/TRE
    View planning record

What's in 7 Highbury Crescent, Islington, London, N5 1RN's planning history?

11 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£875,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£775,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 December 2020Most recent

    £775,000

    +128.3%over 20 years
  2. 13 July 2000

    £339,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in N5 1RN: £1,095,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Highbury Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 64 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 7 Highbury Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£9,936

Street avg £8,545

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly 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

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Highbury & Islington Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Laycock Primary School. 98 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 N5 1RN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for N5 1RN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for N5 1RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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