24a, Highbury Grove, Islington, London, N5 2EA
About 24a
24a is an end-of-terrace house in Islington, London, London (N5 2EA). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 107 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 24a (68–107 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 5 units on file. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).
Untraded for 27 years, with the last transfer in October 1999. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £813,000 sits 327.9% above the 1999 sale of £190,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 60.8% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 107 m² it's 17.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (91 m² median across 9 EPCs).
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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
Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
24a has an approved extension on the planning record.
- Apr 2024RenovationFullIn report
The proposal includes the replacement of 2 no windows on front elevation, 1 no window on rear elevation and 1 no window on the dormer (side elevation) with timber frame slimline box sash, traditional box sash and spring sash windows with acoustic glazing.
New Windows- Documents
- 15 docs on file
- Reference
- P2023/3546/FUL
- May 2023RenovationFullIn report
Replacement of existing single glazed timber sliding sash windows with double glazed timber sliding sash windows on front elevation and dormer window to top floor flat
New Windows- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- P2023/0748/FUL
What's in 24a, Highbury Grove, Islington, London, N5 2EA's planning history?
1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
24a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1999).
£813,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£190,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
14 October 1999Most recent
£190,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in N5 2EA: £820,000 (2021–2012).
Nearby sales in N5 2EA
20 Highbury Grove, Islington, London, N5 2EA
Sold Mar 2021
£820,000Flat B, 20 Highbury Grove, London, N5 2EA
Sold Aug 2020
£850,00020a, Highbury Grove, Islington, London, N5 2EA
Sold Feb 2020
£820,000Flat D, 20 Highbury Grove, London, N5 2EA
Sold Jul 2010
£422,500Flat C, 20 Highbury Grove, London, N5 2EA
Sold Jul 2007
£150,000
Everything we know about 24a, 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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- Is something wrong with it?
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- Will it hold its value?

Versus other Highbury Grove homes
Price per m² for 24a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,776
Street avg £7,274
Floor Area
107 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 3.8 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
0.0 km
Aberdeen Park — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
City of London Academy Highbury Grove. 96 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.7dB