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FIRST FLOOR FLAT

52 MARKET PLACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON N2 8BB

3 beds 1 baths Listed 18 Oct 2019 (-2432d)

£535,000

Reduced on 23 Jul 2019

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# 3 bedroom flat for sale (N2 8BB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 52 MARKET PLACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON N2 8BB |
| Price | £535,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £499,950 Oct 2019 |

## Description

A well presented split-level three bedroom first floor maisonette with its own entrance and private garden, located five minutes walk from East Finchley Tube (Northern Line).

Situated on a quiet residential turning, just moments from East Village (Incl Shops, cafés and restaurants). This spacious property comprises of a lovely bright & airy reception with large bay window and high ceilings. There is a separate fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms plus a single bedroom which can be used as a study.

Located moments from the local amenities (Incl shops, cafés, restaurants) of East Finchley High Road.

The vast amenities of both Muswell Hill Broadway and Highgate Village are also within close reach, and easy there is access to the A406 and M40.

104 Year Lease Approx / Chain Free / 810 Sq Ft Approx / Service Charge & Ground Rent: £1,000 Per Annum Approx. Sole Agent. Would Suit First Time Buyers or Rental Investor.

Viewings Saturdays Only between 12pm-1.30pm.

For more details, similar properties Or to arrange a viewing visit   Or email:

**Reception Room** - 13'4x13' -

**Kitchen** - 9'2 x 9' -

**Bedroom 1** - 13'x10'5 -

**Bedroom 2** - 12'7x11'5 -

**Bedroom 3 / Study** - 5'6x5'6 -

**Bathroom** - 9'2 x 6' -

**Rear Garden** - 59'x11'7 -

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/65841165/370692) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/65841165/370694) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #14483878
- **Address:** 52 Market Place, LONDON, N2 8BB
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/03/2021
- **Work Completed:** 04/03/2021
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #4206364
- **Address:** 52 Market Place, LONDON, N2 8BB
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/11/2006
- **Work Completed:** 06/10/2006
- **Items:** 9 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 52 FIRST FLOOR FLAT MARKET PLACE, LONDON, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, N2 8BB | £499,950 | 24/10/2019 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7A MARKET PLACE, LONDON, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, N2 8BD | £530,000 | 28/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 54 MARKET PLACE, LONDON, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, N2 8BB | £535,000 | 05/01/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 50 MARKET PLACE, LONDON, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, N2 8BB | £460,000 | 13/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £497,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £530,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £461,251 (40 Flat, N2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +16%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,738/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,931/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,124/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peterborough (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £808/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, Monarch Court, N2 | £3,200/mo | 3 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £3,200/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £400,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £320,000

*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 £3,200/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £748/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.8%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 7.5%
- **10y growth:** -11.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Barnet; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -6.5%
- **5y growth (index):** -4.5%
- **10y growth (index):** -0.2%

## 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

Last sold

£499,950 Oct 2019

Local average

£461,251 (+16%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,222 of 33,755)

Street crime

247 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

3 Bedrooms First Floor Flat
Purpose Built Maisonette
Own Entrance
Private Garden with Decking
Lovely Bright Reception
Separate Kitchen
Wood Floors
Neutral Decor
Close to Tube, Schools & Shops
Sole Agent

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

A well presented split-level three bedroom first floor maisonette with its own entrance and private garden, located five minutes walk from East Finchley Tube (Northern Line).

Situated on a quiet residential turning, just moments from East Village (Incl Shops, cafés and restaurants). This spacious property comprises of a lovely bright & airy reception with large bay window and high ceilings. There is a separate fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms plus a single bedroom which can be used as a study.

Located moments from the local amenities (Incl shops, cafés, restaurants) of East Finchley High Road.

The vast amenities of both Muswell Hill Broadway and Highgate Village are also within close reach, and easy there is access to the A406 and M40.

104 Year Lease Approx / Chain Free / 810 Sq Ft Approx / Service Charge & Ground Rent: £1,000 Per Annum Approx. Sole Agent. Would Suit First Time Buyers or Rental Investor.

Viewings Saturdays Only between 12pm-1.30pm.
For more details, similar properties Or to arrange a viewing visit Or email:

Reception Room - 13'4x13' -

Kitchen - 9'2 x 9' -

Bedroom 1 - 13'x10'5 -

Bedroom 2 - 12'7x11'5 -

Bedroom 3 / Study - 5'6x5'6 -

Bathroom - 9'2 x 6' -

Rear Garden - 59'x11'7 -

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Reference: 65841165

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #14483878

Property Details

Street: 52 Market Place

Town: LONDON

Postcode: N2 8BB

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/03/2021

Work Completed: 04/03/2021

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #4206364

Property Details

Street: 52 Market Place

Town: LONDON

Postcode: N2 8BB

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows

Certificate Issued: 07/11/2006

Work Completed: 06/10/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/10/2019 (6 years ago)	£499,950	—

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
7A MARKET PLACE, LONDON, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, N2 8BD	£530,000	28/07/2022	Flat
Same street 54 MARKET PLACE, LONDON, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, N2 8BB	£535,000	05/01/2022	Flat
Same street 50 MARKET PLACE, LONDON, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, N2 8BB	£460,000	13/09/2021	Flat

Street average: £497,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £530,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7.5%

10y growth -11.4%

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

1y (index) -6.5%

5y (index) -4.5%

10y (index) -0.2%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: MAIDENWAY LIMITED (1912214)

Rental Range

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

Low £1,738/mo

Realistic £1,931/mo

Optimistic £2,124/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Barnet.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peterborough: £808/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View N2 8BB

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Kitchener Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Sainsbury's Local	0.1 miles
Shop	Bike and Run Ltd	0.1 miles
Bus stop	High Road East Finchley	0.1 miles
Train station	East Finchley	0.3 miles
Train station	Highgate	1.3 miles
University	Central Belsize Square	3.0 miles
University	Flood Hazard Research Centre	3.2 miles
Hospital	Priory Hospital	3.5 miles
Hospital	North London Hospice Winchmore Hill	4.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	62
Anti-social behaviour	42
Vehicle crime	29
Other theft	25
Shoplifting	24
Public order	21
Burglary	15
Criminal damage and arson	7
Theft from the person	7
Other crime	5
Bicycle theft	4
Robbery	4
Drugs	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	247

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
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 9 Sep 2024
The Archer Academy	Secondary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 18 Jun 2019
Martin Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 26 Nov 2023
Oak Lodge School	Other	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 31 Jan 2014
Kerem School	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)

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, Monarch Court, N2	£3,200/mo	3	0.59 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £3,200/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.6%

Max investor price (0.8%) £400,000

Target investor price (1%) £320,000

Gross yield 7.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.9×

Monthly cashflow £748/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 5.8%

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).