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3 bedroom bungalow, Willow Bank, Islington
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3 bedroom bungalow, Willow Bank, Islington

Islington, N7 7TX

Added 21 Jul 2026

£720,000

Guide price

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1

Size

1,176 sqft

Type

bungalow

Match

97%

  • TenureFreehold
  • Council taxBand E
  • EPCB
  • ChainChain-free
  • ParkingOn Street
  • GardenRoof Terrace

About this home

For sale — a 3-bedroom bungalow in Islington, N7 7TX, extending to approximately 1176 sq ft.

Key features

  • Double glazing
  • Driveway parking
  • Fitted kitchen
  • Front & rear gardens
  • Single-storey living
  • Wet room-style bathroom
  • On-street parking
  • Roof terrace
  • Chain free
  • EPC rating B

The Full Picture

Everything you need upfront

Facts a buyer or tenant should have before making an offer — in line with the Government's homebuying reform roadmap.

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Monthly ownership cost

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£4,628/ month

  • Mortgage

    Est.90% LTV · 4.75% · 25 yrs
    £
  • Council tax

    KnownBand E
    £
  • Buildings insurance

    Est.Typical estimate
    £
  • Maintenance & repairs

    Est.~1% of value / yr
    £
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Property facts

Tenure
Freehold
Council tax
Band E
Year built
1803
Heating
Electric
Parking
On Street
Garden
Roof Terrace
Chain
Chain-free

Energy performance

  • A
  • BScore 82
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G

The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.

Floorplan & rooms

Interactive

Total size

1,176 sqft

109

Key highlights

Where it is

Location & Street View

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Neighbourhood

Area, schools & transport

Nearby schools

Distance from this property · Ofsted-style ratings

Indicative catchments and ratings only — always confirm admissions with the local authority.

Transport nearby

Stations & stops
  • Victoria Station

    Rail

    0.9 mi
  • Junction Station

    Tram

    1.3 mi
  • High Street

    Tram

    3 mi
  • Central

    Tube

    3.2 mi

Commute highlights

Estimated travel times to major UK hubs

London Kings Cross

0.4 mi away

Drive
10 min
Train
15 min

Birmingham New Street

100.2 mi away

Drive
2h 15m
Train
1h 32m

Bristol Temple Meads

106 mi away

Drive
2h 23m
Train
1h 37m

Manchester Piccadilly

161.4 mi away

Drive
3h 32m
Train
2h 19m

Leeds

167.8 mi away

Drive
3h 40m
Train
2h 24m

Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.

Nearby amenities

  • 🛒

    Supermarket

    Tesco Express

    0.4 mi
  • 🏋️

    Gym

    Anytime Fitness

    0.2 mi
  • 🌳

    Park

    Highfield Common

    0.3 mi
  • 🩺

    GP surgery

    St Andrew's Medical

    0.1 mi
  • 🍽️

    Restaurants

    Village square

    0.8 mi
  • Café

    Blue Brew

    0.7 mi

Commute time

Estimate the journey from Islington, N7 7TX to your workplace or a place you visit often.

Broadband

Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.

Standard22 Mbps
Superfast78 Mbps
Ultrafast862 Mbps

Mobile coverage

Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.

  • EEIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
  • VodafoneIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
  • O2Indoor: GoodOutdoor: Limited
  • ThreeIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good

Local market

Market insights

Local market

How this home compares in Islington, N7 7TX.

Area average

£708,796

This home +2%

12m change

+2.5%

Sold prices

Avg £/sqft

£486

This home £612

Buyer demand

High

Running the numbers

Costs & finance

Monthly cost breakdown

Freehold · estimated running costs (all editable).

Total monthly cost

£4,796 /mo

£57,546 per year — indicative estimate.

Unaffordable · 107% of income
  • Mortgage£3,694/mo
    10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr77%
  • Council tax (Band E)£229/mo
    Indicative England average5%
  • Buildings insurance£72/mo
    ~0.12% of value / yr2%
  • Maintenance & repairs£600/mo
    ~1.00% of value / yr13%
  • Utilities (energy + water)£200/mo
    Ofgem typical dual-fuel4%
Mortgage
Running costs (annual)

Mortgage calculator

Estimate

Repayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.

Monthly repayment

£3,694

Loan £648,000 · Deposit £72,000 (10%)

£1,129/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.

Total interest
£460,308
Total paid
£1,108,308

Figures are indicative — your actual rate depends on lender, credit, and product. Speak to a broker before you commit.

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Stamp Duty

Eng & NI · Apr 2025

SDLT payable on completion.

Estimated Stamp Duty

£26,000

Effective rate 3.61% on £720,000

Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.

Mortgage affordability

Can you afford it?

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Max you could offer

£319,500

Loan up to £247,500 + £72,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)

This listing

£720,000

Short by £400,500 · needs income ~£144,000/yr

Affordable monthly repayment
£1,604 /mo
Required repayment for this home
£3,380 /mo
Max loan on 4.5× income
£247,500
Deposit as % of listing
10.0%

Affordability summary

Stretch

You'd need about £144,000/yr income or £400,500 more deposit.

Monthly all-in

£4,040 /mo

£3,380 mortgage + £660 running · 88% of gross pay

Upfront cash

£102,124

£72,000 deposit + £26,000 SDLT + £4,124 fees

Lender check

Too big

Need £648,000 · max on income £247,500

  • Loan needed (£648,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
  • Monthly all-in (£4,040) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
  • Upfront cash needed (£102,124) leaves little for reserves — plan for surveys, SDLT and fees

UK lenders typically cap borrowing at 4.5× total income and want repayments under ~35–40% of gross pay. Actual offers depend on credit, outgoings, and product — always get an Agreement in Principle.

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Investment potential

Would this stack up as a buy-to-let?

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Investment inputs

Assumptions
Loan £540,000 · LTV 75%

At a glance

Gross yield

2.08%

Net yield

-2.34%

Monthly cashflow

£-1,402

ROI on cash

-6.9%

Monthly mortgage£2,363
Running costs£241
Break-even rent£2,604
Stamp Duty (BTL surcharge)£62,000
Cash invested£244,500

Sensitivity

Rent −10%

£-1,500/mo · -2.50%

Rent +10%

£-1,303/mo · -2.17%

Rate +1%

£-1,852/mo · -3.09%

Rate −1%

£-952/mo · -1.59%

Indicative only — mortgage products, tax treatment and Section 24 relief for higher-rate landlords depend on your personal circumstances. Speak to a broker and an accountant before buying.

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Due diligence

Checks, risks & material information

Check before you buy

Material information for this address — flooding, crime, connectivity, planning, ground conditions and legal notes. Indicative only; verify with your solicitor before exchange.

Flood risk

Surface waterHigh
Rivers & seaLow
ReservoirsLow
GroundwaterLow

Crime (last 12 months)

99

/ 1k residents

Medium

8% vs previous year

Anti-social28
Violence26
Burglary12
Vehicle16
Other13

Broadband

644 Mbps

Up to 314 Mbps upload
StandardYes
SuperfastYes
UltrafastYes
Full fibreNo

5 providers available at this address.

Mobile coverage

NetworkIndoor voiceIndoor dataOutdoor voiceOutdoor data
EEGoodGoodGoodGood
O2GoodGoodGoodGood
ThreeGoodGoodGoodGood
VodafoneGoodLimitedGoodGood

Planning applications

11within 250 m in the last 12 months

  • Demolition of garage and new dwelling

    2025/5624/HH · 16 Oct 2025

    Refused
  • Outbuilding for home office

    2025/4430/HH · 12 Oct 2025

    Refused
  • Outbuilding for home office

    2026/7510/HH · 12 Jun 2026

    Refused

Ground & environment

CoalfieldYes — search recommended
Historic miningNo
RadonLow
SubsidenceLow
Contaminated landNone recorded

Building & legal

Listed buildingNot listed
Conservation areaYes
Tree Preservation OrderNo
Article 4 directionNone
Cladding / EWS1N/A
New-build warrantyN/A

Sources (to be integrated): Environment Agency, police.uk, Ofcom, planning.data.gov.uk, GOV.UK EPC register, Coal Authority, UK Radon.

Material information

NTSELAT Parts A/B/C
Tenure
freehold
Council tax band
E
Price qualifier
Guide price

Presented in line with National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team guidance.

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Extension potential

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Sold prices

Based on public sale records for Islington, N7 7TX and comparable homes nearby.

Property history

  • Jul 2023

    Sold

    £611,000

Sold nearby

Avg £786,500

  • 142 Linden Terrace

    Detached · 2 bed · 0.1 mi · Aug 2025

    £852,000

  • 115 Ash Lane

    Detached · 3 bed · 0.1 mi · Feb 2025

    £834,000

  • 142 Willow Road

    Terraced · 4 bed · 0.19 mi · Dec 2024

    £828,000

  • 48 Oak Terrace

    Semi-detached · 2 bed · 0.55 mi · Dec 2024

    £707,000

  • 150 Elm Mews

    Detached · 4 bed · 0.57 mi · Jun 2026

    £709,000

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Buying, viewing and fees — Islington, N7 7TX

How do I book a viewing at 3 bedroom bungalow, Willow Bank, Islington, Islington, N7 7TX?

Use the "Book a viewing" button on this listing to pick a date and time. Your request goes straight to the marketing agent, who confirms the slot by email and text — usually within one working day. Accompanied viewings are free and you can request an evening or weekend appointment.

What fees do I pay when buying 3 bedroom bungalow, Willow Bank, Islington, Islington, N7 7TX?

The asking price is £720,000. On top of that budget for stamp duty land tax, conveyancing (typically £900–£2,000), a survey (£400–£1,500), mortgage arrangement fees and removals. Gaffbee is free for buyers — you pay nothing to enquire, view or make an offer.

What happens after my offer is accepted?

the marketing agent issues a memorandum of sale and the property is marked sold subject to contract. Your solicitor begins searches and enquiries while your lender arranges a valuation and formal mortgage offer. On average exchange and completion take 12–16 weeks; the sale becomes legally binding at exchange of contracts.

Am I eligible to buy this property?

You'll normally need a mortgage in principle or proof of funds before an offer is accepted. Lenders typically advance 4–4.5x income and expect a 5–10% deposit; note this property is freehold, which affects lender criteria and monthly costs. Cash buyers, first-time buyers and chain-free buyers can all offer on this listing.

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