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3 bedroom apartment, Prospect Terrace, Islington
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3 bedroom apartment, Prospect Terrace, Islington

Islington, N7 5AA

Added 21 Jul 2026

£585,000

Guide price

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1

Size

1,196 sqft

Type

apartment

Match

73%

  • TenureLeasehold
  • Council taxBand F
  • EPCD
  • ChainChain-free
  • ParkingDriveway
  • GardenNone

About this home

For sale — a 3-bedroom apartment in Islington, N7 5AA, extending to approximately 1196 sq ft.

Key features

  • 24/7 security
  • Balcony
  • Concierge service
  • Secure bike storage
  • Underfloor heating
  • Video entry
  • Driveway parking
  • None
  • Chain free
  • EPC rating D

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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£4,016/ month

  • Mortgage

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

    KnownBand F
    £
  • Service charge

    KnownReported by agent
    £
  • Ground rent

    KnownReported by agent
    £
  • Buildings insurance

    Est.Typical estimate
    £
  • Maintenance & repairs

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

Tenure
Leasehold
Council tax
Band F
Year built
1932
Heating
Air Source Heat Pump
Parking
Driveway
Garden
None
Chain
Chain-free

Energy performance

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • DScore 67
  • E
  • F
  • G

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

Floorplan & rooms

Interactive

Total size

1,196 sqft

111

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
  • High Street Station

    Rail

    1.5 mi
  • Riverside Station

    Rail

    1.8 mi
  • Parkway

    Rail

    1.8 mi
  • Victoria Station

    Overground

    3.3 mi

Commute highlights

Estimated travel times to major UK hubs

London Kings Cross

0.9 mi away

Drive
11 min
Train
16 min

Birmingham New Street

100.7 mi away

Drive
2h 16m
Train
1h 32m

Bristol Temple Meads

106.1 mi away

Drive
2h 23m
Train
1h 37m

Manchester Piccadilly

161.9 mi away

Drive
3h 32m
Train
2h 20m

Leeds

168.3 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

    Co-op

    0.2 mi
  • 🏋️

    Gym

    Fitness First

    0.5 mi
  • 🌳

    Park

    Victoria Park

    0.5 mi
  • 🩺

    GP surgery

    The Health Practice

    0.5 mi
  • 🍽️

    Restaurants

    Village square

    0.6 mi
  • Café

    Kaffeine

    0.9 mi

Commute time

Estimate the journey from Islington, N7 5AA to your workplace or a place you visit often.

Broadband

Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.

Standard23 Mbps
Superfast60 Mbps
Ultrafast632 Mbps

Mobile coverage

Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.

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

Local market

Market insights

Local market

How this home compares in Islington, N7 5AA.

Area average

£672,601

This home -13%

12m change

+1%

Sold prices

Avg £/sqft

£483

This home £489

Buyer demand

High

Running the numbers

Costs & finance

Monthly cost breakdown

Leasehold · estimated running costs (all editable).

Total monthly cost

£3,891 /mo

£46,691 per year — indicative estimate.

Unaffordable · 86% of income
  • Mortgage£3,002/mo
    10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr77%
  • Council tax (Band F)£271/mo
    Indicative England average7%
  • Service charge£157/mo
    From listing4%
  • Ground rent£18/mo
    From listing0%
  • Maintenance & repairs£244/mo
    ~0.50% of value / yr6%
  • Utilities (energy + water)£200/mo
    Ofgem typical dual-fuel5%
Mortgage
Running costs (annual)

Mortgage calculator

Estimate

Repayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.

Monthly repayment

£3,002

Loan £526,500 · Deposit £58,500 (10%)

£918/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.

Total interest
£374,000
Total paid
£900,500

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

£19,250

Effective rate 3.29% on £585,000

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

Mortgage affordability

Can you afford it?

Enter your income and deposit — we'll size up the biggest home a lender is likely to fund.

Max you could offer

£306,500

Loan up to £247,500 + £59,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)

This listing

£585,000

Short by £278,500 · needs income ~£116,889/yr

Affordable monthly repayment
£1,604 /mo
Required repayment for this home
£2,744 /mo
Max loan on 4.5× income
£247,500
Deposit as % of listing
10.1%

Affordability summary

Stretch

You'd need about £116,889/yr income or £278,500 more deposit.

Monthly all-in

£3,280 /mo

£2,744 mortgage + £536 running · 72% of gross pay

Upfront cash

£82,172

£59,000 deposit + £19,250 SDLT + £3,922 fees

Lender check

Too big

Need £526,000 · max on income £247,500

  • Loan needed (£526,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
  • Monthly all-in (£3,280) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
  • Upfront cash needed (£82,172) 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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Tenure & lease

Tenure

leasehold

Lease remaining

106 years

Service charge

£1,882 / year

Ground rent

£211 / year

Investment potential

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

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Investment inputs

Assumptions
Loan £438,750 · LTV 75%

At a glance

Gross yield

2.56%

Net yield

-1.97%

Monthly cashflow

£-959

ROI on cash

-5.8%

Monthly mortgage£1,920
Running costs£241
Break-even rent£2,161
Stamp Duty (BTL surcharge)£48,500
Cash invested£197,250

Sensitivity

Rent −10%

£-1,058/mo · -2.17%

Rent +10%

£-860/mo · -1.76%

Rate +1%

£-1,325/mo · -2.72%

Rate −1%

£-593/mo · -1.22%

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 & seaMedium
ReservoirsMedium
GroundwaterLow

Crime (last 12 months)

99

/ 1k residents

Medium

7.4% vs previous year

Anti-social35
Violence31
Burglary14
Vehicle14
Other11

Broadband

62 Mbps

Up to 30 Mbps upload
StandardYes
SuperfastYes
UltrafastNo
Full fibreNo

5 providers available at this address.

Mobile coverage

NetworkIndoor voiceIndoor dataOutdoor voiceOutdoor data
EELimitedGoodGoodGood
O2GoodGoodGoodGood
ThreeGoodNoneLimitedGood
VodafoneGoodNoneLimitedLimited

Planning applications

1within 250 m in the last 12 months

  • Replacement windows (conservation)

    2026/6947/HH · 14 Jun 2026

    Pending

Ground & environment

CoalfieldYes — search recommended
Historic miningNo
RadonLow
SubsidenceLow
Contaminated landNone recorded

Building & legal

Listed buildingNot listed
Conservation areaNo
Tree Preservation OrderNo
Article 4 directionIn force
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
leasehold
Council tax band
F
Price qualifier
Guide price

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

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Sold prices

Based on public sale records for Islington, N7 5AA and comparable homes nearby.

Property history

  • Aug 2020

    Sold

    £451,000

    +47.9% vs previous

  • Aug 2018

    Sold

    £305,000

Sold nearby

Avg £629,333

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    £552,000

  • 29 Ash Close

    Terraced · 2 bed · 0.25 mi · Nov 2024

    £682,000

  • 39 Chestnut Terrace

    Terraced · 3 bed · 0.26 mi · Feb 2026

    £725,000

  • 170 Beech Lane

    Terraced · 3 bed · 0.48 mi · Mar 2026

    £613,000

  • 143 Chestnut Road

    Terraced · 4 bed · 0.51 mi · Sept 2024

    £599,000

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Buying, viewing and fees — Islington, N7 5AA

How do I book a viewing at 3 bedroom apartment, Prospect Terrace, Islington, Islington, N7 5AA?

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 apartment, Prospect Terrace, Islington, Islington, N7 5AA?

The asking price is £585,000. 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 leasehold, 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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