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Flat B, 52 Oakley Road, Islington, London, N1 3LS

London

£500,000Guide Price

Listed on 17/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Flat

Features

  • Garden

Description

Offered at auction, this vacant two-bedroom flat is arranged over the first and second floors of a converted building, with a small loft on the third floor. The first floor has an entrance hall, reception room and kitchen, while the upper floor contains two bedrooms and a bathroom. Residents may use the communal rear garden. The property is described as requiring modernisation and is positioned for amenities around Newington Green, Dalston and Islington, with transport links including Essex Road and Canonbury stations. Buyers should consult the auction particulars for the sale terms and further information.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This two-bedroom flat in an attractive converted building has a clear full-gut project in front of it: the reception and bedrooms show worn finishes, the kitchen and bathroom are tired, and there is significant ceiling damage in one bedroom to investigate. In return, the separate reception, two-bedroom layout and use of an established communal rear garden give the renovation a useful starting point. The visible building exterior appears presentable, though the roof and concealed fabric are not established by the photos.

The score is 46/100 (E, Low Opportunity), with the overall case held back by the heavy works and gaps in the value assessment. Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The listing is being sold by auction at a guide price; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the two-bedroom, separate-reception layout and finishes as a coherent whole rather than making piecemeal updates.
  • Replace the basic kitchen and dated bathroom, and bring the worn floors and marked surfaces into a consistent finish.
  • Make use of the established communal rear garden as an appealing shared amenity for the flat.

Key risks

  • Worn and deteriorated finishes across several rooms, plus significant ceiling damage in one bedroom, make this a heavy interior rebuild rather than a cosmetic refresh; investigate the ceiling and allow for a substantial programme.
  • The cause and extent of the bedroom ceiling damage need checking before repair specifications are settled.

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Location

Flat B, 52 Oakley Road, Islington, London, N1 3LS
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Essex Road Rail Station

    0.4 miles

    Train · Islington

  • Canonbury Rail Station

    0.5 miles

    Train · Canonbury

  • Haggerston Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Haggerston

  • Dalston Junction Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Kingsland

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,889
Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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