What kind of home is 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN?

4 Empire Square, N7 6JN is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN?

4 Empire Square, N7 6JN has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in N7 6JN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN use?

The latest EPC at 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN have?

4 Empire Square, N7 6JN has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2004. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN?

4 Empire Square, N7 6JN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN in?

4 Empire Square, N7 6JN sits in Islington, London, London. It falls within the N7 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

How safe is the area around 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN?

Police records around 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 26% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (600% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN?

The closest primary school to 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN is Grafton Primary School (208m), one of 61 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Arts and Media School Islington (880m), with 20 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN?

The closest bus stop to 4 Empire Square, N7 6JN is Tufnell Park Road, 100m away. The nearest rail option is Upper Holloway Station, 667m away.

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4 Empire Square, Islington, London, N7 6JN

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Empire Square

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

4 Empire Square is a mid-terrace house in Islington, London, London (N7 6JN). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2004.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Empire Square, Islington, London, N7 6JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2004
Change Of UseFull
In report
Change of use from live/work to form ten 2 bedroom residential units.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
P042396
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Empire Square has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£871,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in N7 6JN: £575,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in N7 6JN

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On the street

Versus other Empire Square homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Empire Square is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Below

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the London district page.

Full London report

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

Tufnell Park Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Grafton Primary School. 81 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around N7 6JN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for N7 6JN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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