# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (EC1V 4LZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 55, LEEDS COURT, 201, ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON EC1V 4LZ | | Price | £625,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 55 m² | | Last sold | £330,000 Apr 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 15/04/2036 [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1100-1267-0422-1694-3463) ## Description A well presented two bedroom flat in Clerkenwell. **Description** A well presented two bedroom apartment set within a secure gated development in the heart of Clerkenwell. The apartment offers well balanced accommodation extending to approximately 597 sq ft. The property comprises a bright reception room with space for both seating and dining, a separate modern kitchen, two generous bedrooms and a bathroom. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room, while the second bedroom provides flexibility for guests, a home office or additional storage. Leeds Court forms part of an attractive development created from a converted factory together with a collection of modern apartments arranged around a well maintained communal garden. Residents benefit from a concierge service and the apartment also includes a secure underground parking space. The property is offered to the market chain free. **Location** Ideally positioned within Leeds Court on St John Street, this flat enjoys a highly convenient Clerkenwell setting between St John Street, Sekforde Street and Hayward’s Place, in a well-established residential development. St John Street forms a lively route connecting Farringdon (0.4 miles) and Angel (0.8 miles), and is lined with a variety of cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Just moments away, Sekforde Street (0.1 miles) has long been regarded as one of the area’s most desirable turnings, characterised by attractive period houses and home to the well-appointed The Sekforde, a popular local pub. The fashionable Exmouth Market (0.3 miles) is close at hand and offers a vibrant mix of restaurants, cafés and independent shops, creating one of Clerkenwell’s most popular social destinations. Everyday conveniences are also easily accessible, with both Tesco (0.2 miles) and Waitrose (0.3 miles) located along St John Street, providing a range of local shopping facilities. Additionally, the internationally renowned Barbican Centre (0.6 miles), one of Europe’s largest performing arts venues, offering a wide programme of theatre, music, cinema, art exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year is close by. Transport connections are excellent, with Farringdon Station (0.32 miles) and Barbican Station (0.40 miles) offering access to the London Underground (Elizabeth line, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines) together with Thameslink connections. Please note, all distances are approximate. Source: google.co.uk. Square Footage: 597 sq ft Leasehold with approximately 971 years remaining. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 50](/listings/photos/174671102/1146263) - Picture No. 50 - ![Picture No. 36](/listings/photos/174671102/1146266) - Picture No. 36 - ![Picture No. 42](/listings/photos/174671102/1146269) - Picture No. 42 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/174671102/1146271) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/174671102/1146273) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 38](/listings/photos/174671102/1146276) - Picture No. 38 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/174671102/1146277) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 49](/listings/photos/174671102/1146278) - Picture No. 49 - ![Picture No. 32](/listings/photos/174671102/1146279) - Picture No. 32 - ![Picture No. 44](/listings/photos/174671102/1146280) - Picture No. 44 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/174671102/1146281) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 31](/listings/photos/174671102/1146282) - Picture No. 31 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/174671102/1146283) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 35](/listings/photos/174671102/1146284) - Picture No. 35 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/174671102/1146285) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/174671102/1146286) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/174671102/1146288) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/174671102/1146290) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/174671102/1146292) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/174671102/1146295) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 30](/listings/photos/174671102/1146297) - Picture No. 30 - ![Picture No. 33](/listings/photos/174671102/1146299) - Picture No. 33 - ![Picture No. 34](/listings/photos/174671102/1146306) - Picture No. 34 - ![Picture No. 37](/listings/photos/174671102/1146311) - Picture No. 37 - ![Picture No. 39](/listings/photos/174671102/1146316) - Picture No. 39 - ![Picture No. 40](/listings/photos/174671102/1146321) - Picture No. 40 - ![Picture No. 41](/listings/photos/174671102/1146326) - Picture No. 41 - ![Picture No. 43](/listings/photos/174671102/1146329) - Picture No. 43 - ![Picture No. 45](/listings/photos/174671102/1146331) - Picture No. 45 - ![Picture No. 46](/listings/photos/174671102/1146333) - Picture No. 46 - ![Picture No. 47](/listings/photos/174671102/1146336) - Picture No. 47 - ![Picture No. 48](/listings/photos/174671102/1146338) - Picture No. 48 - ![Picture No. 51](/listings/photos/174671102/1146340) - Picture No. 51 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/174671102/1146342) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/174671102/1146344) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | LEEDS COURT, 201 FLAT 55 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4LZ | £330,000 | 02/04/2019 | Flat | | LEEDS COURT, 201 FLAT 55 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4LZ | £541,000 | 11/01/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 190 FLAT 102 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4JY | £1,350,000 | 18/07/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] LEEDS COURT, 201 FLAT 57 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4LZ | £1,098,000 | 05/07/2024 | Flat | | 190 FLAT 301 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4JY | £1,423,000 | 16/11/2023 | Flat | | PARAMOUNT BUILDING, 206 - 212 FLAT 24 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4JY | £1,555,000 | 27/10/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] STIRLING COURT, 201 FLAT 4 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4LZ | £590,000 | 13/10/2023 | Flat | | 21A SEKFORDE STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1R 0HL | £730,000 | 31/07/2023 | Flat | | 8 FLAT C SEKFORDE STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1R 0HD | £242,000 | 19/05/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] LEEDS COURT, 201 FLAT 51 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4LZ | £870,000 | 07/10/2022 | Flat | | 28 WOODBRIDGE STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1R 0HP | £1,337,500 | 25/08/2022 | Flat | | PATTERN HOUSE, 223 - 227 FLAT G.4 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4LY | £730,000 | 25/07/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] STIRLING COURT, 201 FLAT 32 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4LZ | £793,750 | 08/07/2022 | Flat | | PARAMOUNT BUILDING, 206 - 212 FLAT 31 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4JY | £2,000,000 | 25/05/2022 | Flat | | 198 FLAT 14 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4JY | £1,375,000 | 29/04/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] DOVER COURT, 201 FLAT 42 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4LZ | £550,000 | 29/03/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] STIRLING COURT, 201 FLAT 17 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4LZ | £917,500 | 04/02/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] TINTAGEL COURT, 201 FLAT 75 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4LZ | £830,000 | 27/01/2022 | Flat | | PARAMOUNT BUILDING, 206 - 212 FLAT 5 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4JY | £685,000 | 11/11/2021 | Flat | | LOWER GROUND FLOOR, 8 - 9 SEKFORDE STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1R 0HD | £250,000 | 28/10/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] STIRLING COURT, 201 FLAT 19 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4LZ | £940,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £823,656 (8 sales) **Area average:** £1,061,591 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £738,283 (34 Flat, EC1V, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -15.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Islington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £2,545/mo - **Realistic:** £2,828/mo - **Optimistic:** £3,111/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,789/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £353,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £282,800 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £11,364/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -6.6% - **10y growth:** -22.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Islington; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -6.1% - **5y growth (index):** -2.8% - **10y growth (index):** 1% ## 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)