How energy efficient is 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS?

The current EPC rating for 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS?

1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS use?

The latest EPC at 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS?

1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2007. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS?

1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS in?

1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS sits in Islington, London, London. It falls within the N7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS?

Police records around 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS 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 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS?

The closest primary school to 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (372m), one of 73 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Mary Magdalene Academy (380m), with 22 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Fortuna Close, N7 8XS is Westbourne Road / Jupiter Way, 105m away. The nearest tram option is Caledonian Road Station, 249m away.

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1 Fortuna Close, Islington, London, N7 8XS

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Fortuna Close

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

1 Fortuna Close is a detached house in Islington, London, London (N7 8XS). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2007. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from May 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD68

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Fortuna Close, Islington, London, N7 8XS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2007
RenovationFull
In report
Replacement of existing windows and doors with new white UPVC and renewal of existing flat roof covering to all 10 properties.
New Windows
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
P071122
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What's in 1 Fortuna Close, Islington, London, N7 8XS's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Fortuna Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£476,000

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 8XS: £400,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in N7 8XS

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On the street

Versus other Fortuna Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1 Fortuna Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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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

Westbourne Road / Jupiter Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. 95 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around N7 8XS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for N7 8XS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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