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Flat 5, 8 Highbury Place, London, N5 1QZ

UPRN:5300045652Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T14:03:52.134228+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Flat 5, 8 Highbury Place, London, N5 1QZ

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£777,000
£699k - £854kMedium
Estimate
£777k
Range
£699k – £854k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,550
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,550
Yield
5.48%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 5 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (89/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
70/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
65/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
89/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 84Bike 75
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£777,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,550
Gross Yield5.48%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.9%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+0.4%
Last Sold Price£215,000 (2001-05-09)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
2N5 1QZ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • P2026/2876/TRE
    T1 - Norway Maple - Reduce height by up to 2.5 m, side growth by 1-2m., back to living growth points to create a natural crown shape. Remove dead branches. Crown lift by 1m Reasons for work -safety grounds the tree has considerable die back in the upper crown and some signs of decay/structural weakness
    Pending
  • P2026/2877/TRE
    T1 - Lime - reduce crown to points of previous reduction - 3m approx. branch removal. Thin crown by 20-25% by removal of epicormic growth. Crown lift to 6m (epicormic growth only)
    Pending
  • P2026/2883/TRE
    T1 - Cypress - Reduce height by 3m, shape side growth by up to 1m. Crown lift by 1m. this tree is growing in a raised border with limited room for growth either above or below ground.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership70.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining97 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2001-05-09
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
18 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£47,411
Population Density-
Owner Occupied37%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 74%65+ 9%

Schools Nearby

  • The Courtyard Islington
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Laycock Primary School
    0.2 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Canonbury Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • St Mary Magdalene Academy
    0.3 mi
    OutstandingImproving

2 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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