2a, Axminster Road, Islington, London, N7 6BL
About 2a
2a is a mid-terrace house in Islington, London, London (N7 6BL). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 90 m² this is the 4th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–139 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).
At 90 m² the property is well over the postcode median (47 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £537,000 sits 114.8% above the 2024 sale of £250,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£258/sq ft) was about 41.2% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £250,000.
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Already flagged here
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
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
2a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 2a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
2a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.
£537,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 25 years.
£250,000
Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
2 May 2024Most recent
£250,000
+197.8%over 25 years29 April 1999
£83,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in N7 6BL: £705,000 (2023–2015).
Nearby sales in N7 6BL
1 Axminster Road, Islington, London, N7 6BL
Sold Dec 2023
£850,0003b, Axminster Road, London, N7 6BL
Sold May 2023
£705,0001a, Axminster Road, Islington, London, N7 6BL
Sold May 2022
£830,000Second Floor Flat, 2 Axminster Road, London, N7 6BL
Sold May 2017
£531,0002 Axminster Road, Islington, London, N7 6BL
Sold Feb 2007
£194,000
Everything we know about 2a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Axminster Road homes
Price per m² for 2a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,778
Street avg £5,754
Floor Area
90 m²
Street avg 52 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 1.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
12/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Hornsey Road (N7) — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Grafton Primary School. 84 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
58.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.0dB