Flat 1, 126 Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2DR
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Islington, London, London (N5 2DR). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. At 47 m² this is the 7th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–53 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2009. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).
3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in March 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across 2006–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £464,000 is 40.6% above the 2014 sale price.
Know exactly what you're buying at Flat 1
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
Flat 1 has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
- Oct 2024TreesIn report
T3 Robina, remove lowest limb to lift crown to 3.5m, remove deadwood. Cyclical maintenance.
- Reference
- P2024/2950/TRE
- Dec 2004ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Construction of a single storey rear extension at lower ground floor level with roof terrace above.
- Documents
- 2 docs on file
- Reference
- P042662
What's in Flat 1, 126 Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2DR's planning history?
1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
£464,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 8 years.
£330,000
Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
25 March 2014Most recent
£330,000
+46.7%over 7 years11 May 2006
£225,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in N5 2DR: £410,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in N5 2DR
Flat 8, 126 Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2DR
Sold Jul 2025
£400,000Flat 8, 120 Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2DR
Sold Jun 2025
£410,000Flat 8, 124 Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2DR
Sold Mar 2025
£406,500Flat 6, 126 Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2DR
Sold Jul 2024
£470,000Apartment 8, 106 Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2DR
Sold May 2024
£925,000
Everything we know about Flat 1, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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- Will it hold its value?

Versus other Highbury New Park homes
Price per m²
£7,021
Street avg £8,280
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 66 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
8/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Balfour Road / Crowfield House — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School. 97 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB