Upper Street, London N1
London
£625,000
Listed on 31/10/2026
Listed on 31/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
FlatArea
657 sqftDescription
Wilkinson Byrne presents a two-bedroom second-floor flat on Upper Street, Islington. The accommodation is described as requiring modernisation throughout, giving a purchaser scope to update it to their own specification, subject to any necessary consents. Double glazing and gas central heating are stated as additional features. The property is close to Upper Street's shops, cafés, restaurants and bars, with transport links offering access to the City and Central London.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This two-bedroom flat on Upper Street has a clear medium-scale value-add project: the living spaces have dated decoration and flooring, while the photographed kitchen and bathroom offer scope for a more substantial update. The asking price of £625,000 is slightly below the local average on a per-square-foot basis, which is a positive starting point for a buyer looking to personalise a home in a sought-after Islington location.
The overall score is nevertheless low because the purchase price plus works looks tight against local benchmarks, so the project’s economics need careful consideration. The supplied images show no obvious major structural failure, though they do not establish the condition of the roof or common parts.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the living and bedroom spaces with updated decoration and flooring.
- Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom to create a more cohesive interior.
- Personalise a two-bedroom home in a sought-after Upper Street location.
Key risks
- Purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks, limiting the apparent financial headroom.
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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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Current average variable rate is 6.58%
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£2,554
Based on a loan of £468,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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