Upper Street
London
£625,000
Listed on 31/10/2026
Listed on 31/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
ApartmentArea
657 sqftDescription
A two-bedroom second-floor flat on Upper Street, Islington, offered as a modernisation project. The accommodation provides scope for a buyer to update the interiors to their own requirements, subject to any necessary consents. The listing states that the property has double glazing and gas central heating.
The flat is close to Upper Street's shops, cafés, restaurants and bars, with transport links offering access to the City and Central London. It may suit an owner-occupier planning a refurbishment or an investor considering an upgrade in this N1 location.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This second-floor flat has a clear medium-scale project in a sought-after Upper Street location. The visible rooms are dated, with worn flooring and old-fashioned finishes; the galley kitchen and bathroom offer scope for a modern update, while good natural light is a welcome starting point. No obvious major structural defect is visible in the submitted photographs, though clutter limits inspection in one bedroom.
At £625,000, the asking price is slightly below the local average on a £/sqf basis, which is a modest plus. The overall opportunity is still low-scoring because purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks, so the project is most compelling for a buyer who values the location and can manage the refurbishment carefully.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the galley kitchen and bathroom to replace their dated fittings and finishes.
- Refresh wall finishes and flooring across the visible rooms, including the worn carpets.
- Good natural light and the Upper Street setting provide a strong base for a tailored home.
Key risks
- Purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks, leaving limited room for the project economics.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Highbury & Islington Rail Station
0.3 miles
Train · Highbury
Highbury & Islington Underground Station
0.3 miles
Underground · Highbury & Islington
Essex Road Rail Station
0.3 miles
Train · Islington
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station
0.6 miles
Train · Barnsbury
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