16a, Poets Road, Islington, London, N5 2SL
About 16a
16a is a detached house in Islington, London, London (N5 2SL). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. At 83 m² this is the 14th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–211 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good.
Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £690,000 sits 90.3% above the 2013 sale of £362,500. On the market in April 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar 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
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
16a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
Sales history & valuation
16a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£690,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.1% per year over 17 years.
£362,500
Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
7 April 2013Most recent
£362,500
+54.3%over 8 years15 March 2005
£235,000
+9.3%over 2 years24 January 2003
£215,000
+33.5%over 2 years15 May 2000
£161,000
+170.6%over 4 years1 March 1996
£59,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in N5 2SL: £592,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in N5 2SL
25a, Poets Road, Islington, London, N5 2SL
Sold Mar 2025
£750,000Top Floor Flat, 15 Poets Road, London, N5 2SL
Sold Feb 2025
£800,0001b 1c, Poets Road, Islington, London, N5 2SL
Sold Jun 2024
£576,33322c, Poets Road, London, N5 2SL
Sold Feb 2024
£510,0001a, Poets Road, Islington, London, N5 2SL
Sold Feb 2024
£592,000
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Versus other Poets Road homes
On price per m², 16a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,367
Street avg £9,288
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 69 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 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
0.1 km
Aden Grove — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Newington Green Primary School. 100 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
53.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.0dB