8a, Holmcote Gardens, Islington, London, N5 2EP
About 8a
8a is a semi-detached house in Islington, London, London (N5 2EP). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. At 112 m² this is the 4th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 57–170 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 9 units on file. The latest certificate (January 2017) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
Held since November 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 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 £878,000 sits 778% above the 2000 sale of £100,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£83/sq ft) was about 84.1% below the postcode norm.
Know exactly what you're buying at 8a
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
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
8a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 8a was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£878,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£100,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
24 November 2000Most recent
£100,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in N5 2EP: £1,320,000 (2023–2010).
Nearby sales in N5 2EP
11 Holmcote Gardens, Islington, London, N5 2EP
Sold Nov 2023
£2,085,00013 Holmcote Gardens, Islington, London, N5 2EP
Sold Aug 2022
£1,987,5004a, Holmcote Gardens, London, N5 2EP
Sold Mar 2010
£485,00015 Holmcote Gardens, Islington, London, N5 2EP
Sold Jul 2009
£785,0003 Holmcote Gardens, Islington, London, N5 2EP
Sold Sept 2006
£530,000
Everything we know about 8a, 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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Versus other Holmcote Gardens homes
On floor area, 8a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
112 m²
Street avg 73 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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
Beresford Terrace / Highbury Estate — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
City of London Academy Highbury Grove. 97 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
53.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB