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UNION WHARF, ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON N1 7BL

3 beds 2 baths 1,389 sq ft Listed 6 Jan 2026 (-160d)

£1,750,000

Reduced on 6 Jan 2026

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# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (N1 7BL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5, UNION WHARF, ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON N1 7BL |
| Price | £1,750,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | G |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 129 m² |
| Last sold | £2,245,000 Jun 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 12/05/2032
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3602-3025-4000-3297-1292)

## Description

A fabulous 3 double bedroom house set within this private gated mews development situated just off Arlington Avenue and fronting the Regents Canal. Delightful for its seclusion in a wonderful tucked away position, accommodation comprises 3 double bedrooms (principal bedroom with en-suite shower room) and the main bathroom on the ground floor, on the first floor there is a guest WC, and a fantastic full width reception room with exposed brick and 2 large windows overlooking the canal, the reception is open to the kitchen. From the reception room a spiral staircase rises to the top floor which opens to a roof top bedroom/ study with doors opening to the private roof terrace. The roof terrace is absolutely stunning, affording views across London and down the Regents Canal. There is off street parking within the development and a secured pedestrian gate providing access from the development directly to the canal footpath. The house sits within the Arlington conservation area, only moments from the gardens of Arlington Square with the many amenities of Islington Green, Upper Street, Angel and Broadway Market are just a short walk away, with the Canal towpath providing a wonderful tranquil passage. A plethora of transportation links encompassing many bus routes to the City and West End are available from both New North Road and Essex Road, with Essex Road National Rail station just a short distance away. The fashionable bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique shops of Hoxton, Shoreditch, London Fields and Old Street are all easily accessible from this desirable location.

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## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/170866490/636966) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/170866490/636968) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| UNION WHARF 5 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BL | £2,245,000 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 27 ARLINGTON SQUARE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7DP | £2,350,000 | 08/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 1 BEVAN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7DY | £1,426,000 | 17/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 67 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BA | £1,995,000 | 18/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 65 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BA | £1,955,000 | 20/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 BEVAN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7DY | £1,830,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 13 REES STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7AR | £1,700,000 | 31/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 67 CROPLEY STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, N1 7JB | £1,710,000 | 31/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 25 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BE | £1,810,000 | 29/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 CLOCK TOWER MEWS, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BB | £1,260,000 | 19/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 REES STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7AR | £1,830,500 | 18/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 67 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BA | £1,680,000 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| UNION WHARF 7 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BL | £1,700,000 | 31/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 46 LINTON STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7DX | £1,391,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 41 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BE | £1,580,000 | 25/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 UNION SQUARE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7DH | £2,375,000 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 WATERFRONT MEWS, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7FE | £1,100,000 | 26/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 44 LINTON STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7DX | £1,750,000 | 14/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 57 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BA | £1,744,000 | 16/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 2 WATERFRONT MEWS, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7FE | £985,000 | 11/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 53 CROPLEY STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, N1 7JB | £1,175,000 | 07/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £1,667,325 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £1,904,423 (49 Terraced, N1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -8.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Islington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £2,530/mo
- **Realistic:** £2,811/mo
- **Optimistic:** £3,092/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Flat, Shaftesbury Court, N1 | £3,423/mo | 3 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Popham St, N1 | £3,250/mo | 3 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Wenlock Court, N1 | £3,402/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Wenlock Court, N1 | £3,500/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Wenlock Court, N1 | £3,300/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Marshall House, N1 | £3,300/mo | 3 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £3,363/mo (6 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £418,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £335,100

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £3,351/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 43.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-3,901/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -9.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £13,566/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 22.1%
- **10y growth:** 36.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Islington; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5%
- **5y growth (index):** 7.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 16.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

129 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£2,245,000 Jun 2023

Price per m²

£13,566/m²

Local average

£1,904,423 (-8.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,447 of 33,755)

Street crime

2037 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

3 double bedroom mews house
Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room
Fabulous 22ft open-plan kitchen/ dining/ reception room
Wonderful private roof terrace
Off-street parking
Secure gated mews development of just 7 houses

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Terrace

Description

Listed by

Islington

Campions - Chestertons

Reference: 170866490

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/05/2022

Expiry date: 12/05/2032

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/06/2023 (2 years ago)	£2,245,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
27 ARLINGTON SQUARE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7DP	£2,350,000	08/01/2026	Terraced
1 BEVAN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7DY	£1,426,000	17/12/2025	Terraced
67 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BA	£1,995,000	18/07/2025	Terraced
65 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BA	£1,955,000	20/12/2023	Terraced
6 BEVAN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7DY	£1,830,000	27/10/2023	Terraced
13 REES STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7AR	£1,700,000	31/08/2023	Terraced
67 CROPLEY STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, N1 7JB	£1,710,000	31/07/2023	Terraced
25 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BE	£1,810,000	29/06/2023	Terraced
9 CLOCK TOWER MEWS, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BB	£1,260,000	19/06/2023	Terraced
9 REES STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7AR	£1,830,500	18/05/2023	Terraced
67 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BA	£1,680,000	04/11/2022	Terraced
UNION WHARF 7 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BL	£1,700,000	31/08/2022	Terraced
46 LINTON STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7DX	£1,391,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
41 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BE	£1,580,000	25/08/2022	Terraced
12 UNION SQUARE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7DH	£2,375,000	19/08/2022	Terraced
5 WATERFRONT MEWS, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7FE	£1,100,000	26/04/2022	Terraced
44 LINTON STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7DX	£1,750,000	14/02/2022	Terraced
57 ARLINGTON AVENUE, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7BA	£1,744,000	16/12/2021	Terraced
2 WATERFRONT MEWS, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, N1 7FE	£985,000	11/10/2021	Terraced
53 CROPLEY STREET, LONDON, HACKNEY, GREATER LONDON, N1 7JB	£1,175,000	07/10/2021	Terraced

Area average: £1,667,325 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 22.1%

10y growth 36.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Islington. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 5%

5y (index) 7.3%

10y (index) 16.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Islington. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £2,530/mo

Realistic £2,811/mo

Optimistic £3,092/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Islington.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View N1 7BL

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Hospital	Moorfields at Hoxton	0.1 miles
University	University of Wales Trinity Saint David London	0.1 miles
Shop	SRH News	0.1 miles
Shop	The Co-operative Food	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Eagle Wharf Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Baring Street	0.2 miles
Train station	Essex Road	0.4 miles
Train station	Angel	0.6 miles
University	Paris Dauphine University - London Campus	0.7 miles
Hospital	Medlabs Diagnostics	1.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	414
Anti-social behaviour	377
Shoplifting	277
Theft from the person	225
Other theft	167
Public order	120
Drugs	117
Burglary	78
Criminal damage and arson	70
Vehicle crime	64
Robbery	60
Bicycle theft	49
Possession of weapons	11
Other crime	8
Total incidents	2037

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Thomas Fairchild Community School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 13 Nov 2023
City of London Academy Islington	Secondary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 4 Apr 2019
Rotherfield Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 23 May 2014
Shoreditch Park Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 9 Jul 2024
Richard Cloudesley School	Other	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 11 Feb 2015

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Flat, Shaftesbury Court, N1	£3,423/mo	3	0.19 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Popham St, N1	£3,250/mo	3	0.27 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Wenlock Court, N1	£3,402/mo	3	0.32 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Wenlock Court, N1	£3,500/mo	3	0.33 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Wenlock Court, N1	£3,300/mo	3	0.33 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Marshall House, N1	£3,300/mo	3	0.34 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £3,363/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.19%

Max investor price (0.8%) £418,875

Target investor price (1%) £335,100

Gross yield 2.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 43.5×

Monthly cashflow £-3,901/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -9.2%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).