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St John Street

Clerkenwell EC1, EC1V 4LZ

2 beds 1 baths Listed 10 Nov 2014 (-4270d)

£695,000

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (EC1V 4LZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | St John Street, Clerkenwell EC1, EC1V 4LZ |
| Price | £695,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £675,000 |

## Description

**** **** This modern ground floor apartment is located in what once was a Gin distillery on the popular St John Street in Clerkenwell.

The propety is offered to the market chain free and with a recently fitted kitchen comprising of new AEG appliances and granite worktops.

ENTRANCE

Real wood  floor, video entry phone system, built in cupboard housing  NEW combi boiler, doors to:

RECEPTION / KITCHEN

A bright and spacious Open plan kitchen/reception ideal for entraining with wood floor throughout, wine cooler

KITCHEN AREA

Fitted with high end AEG appliances, solid granite work top with single bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, under floor heating and industrial style hanging lights

MASTER BEDROOM

Double glazed large window and carpet looking onto communal area Built in wardrobe

BEDROOM 2

Double room with Wood floor and double grazed

BATHROOM

Fitted with three piece suite comprising panel enclosed bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, pedestal mounted wash hand basin, recessed down lights, ceramic tiled floor and extractor fan

Development offers secure living with underground parking in the desirable street in Clerkenwell with coffee shops, restaurants and a variety of supermarkets only a stones throw away.

Nearest stations are Farringdon - 5 minute walk, Angel - 8 minute walk and Barbican 10 minute walk

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/46977328/1146377) - Floorplan 1

## 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 |
| GRIMTHORPE HOUSE FLAT 32 PERCIVAL STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 0BS | £660,000 | 06/04/2023 | 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 |
| [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 |
| GRIMTHORPE HOUSE FLAT 126 PERCIVAL STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 0BR | £415,000 | 22/04/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DOVER COURT, 201 FLAT 42 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4LZ | £550,000 | 29/03/2022 | Flat |
| GRIMTHORPE HOUSE FLAT 92 PERCIVAL STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 0BR | £435,000 | 02/03/2022 | 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 |
| GRIMTHORPE HOUSE FLAT 54 PERCIVAL STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 0BP | £550,000 | 05/01/2022 | 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:** £929,107 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £738,283 (34 Flat, EC1V, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -5.9%

## 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:** 0.41% (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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -7.4%
- **10y growth:** -21.2%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Last sold

£675,000

Local average

£738,283 (-5.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,903 of 33,755)

Street crime

2493 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Modern gated development
Concierge
Underground parking space
Superb location in the heart of Clerkenwell
2 double bedrooms
New high spec kitchen
Close to rail & underground stations
Recently decorated

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Yes, Off street, Allocated

Description

** ** This modern ground floor apartment is located in what once was a Gin distillery on the popular St John Street in Clerkenwell.
The propety is offered to the market chain free and with a recently fitted kitchen comprising of new AEG appliances and granite worktops.

ENTRANCE
Real wood floor, video entry phone system, built in cupboard housing NEW combi boiler, doors to:

RECEPTION / KITCHEN
A bright and spacious Open plan kitchen/reception ideal for entraining with wood floor throughout, wine cooler

KITCHEN AREA
Fitted with high end AEG appliances, solid granite work top with single bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, under floor heating and industrial style hanging lights

MASTER BEDROOM
Double glazed large window and carpet looking onto communal area Built in wardrobe

BEDROOM 2
Double room with Wood floor and double grazed

BATHROOM
Fitted with three piece suite comprising panel enclosed bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, pedestal mounted wash hand basin, recessed down lights, ceramic tiled floor and extractor fan

Development offers secure living with underground parking in the desirable street in Clerkenwell with coffee shops, restaurants and a variety of supermarkets only a stones throw away.
Nearest stations are Farringdon - 5 minute walk, Angel - 8 minute walk and Barbican 10 minute walk

Listed by

Camden

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 46977328

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

No sales history found for this property in Land Registry Price Paid data.

Sold Comparables

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

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
GRIMTHORPE HOUSE FLAT 32 PERCIVAL STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 0BS	£660,000	06/04/2023	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
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
GRIMTHORPE HOUSE FLAT 126 PERCIVAL STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 0BR	£415,000	22/04/2022	Flat
Same street DOVER COURT, 201 FLAT 42 ST JOHN STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 4LZ	£550,000	29/03/2022	Flat
GRIMTHORPE HOUSE FLAT 92 PERCIVAL STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 0BR	£435,000	02/03/2022	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
GRIMTHORPE HOUSE FLAT 54 PERCIVAL STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON, EC1V 0BP	£550,000	05/01/2022	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: £929,107 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -7.4%

10y growth -21.2%

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

1y (index) -6.1%

5y (index) -2.8%

10y (index) 1%

Rental Range

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

Low £2,545/mo

Realistic £2,828/mo

Optimistic £3,111/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Islington.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central London: £1,789/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

201 St. John Street

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Percival Street	0.0 miles
Shop	Waitrose	0.1 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.1 miles
University	St Bartholomew's and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry	0.2 miles
Train station	Farringdon	0.3 miles
Train station	Barbican	0.4 miles
Hospital	Medlabs Diagnostics	0.4 miles
University	Paris Dauphine University - London Campus	0.6 miles
Hospital	Great Ormond Street Outpatients - Zebra and Hippo Clinic Areas	0.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Theft from the person	427
Violence and sexual offences	416
Anti-social behaviour	401
Shoplifting	380
Other theft	354
Public order	115
Robbery	88
Burglary	78
Bicycle theft	75
Vehicle crime	71
Drugs	54
Other crime	16
Criminal damage and arson	10
Possession of weapons	8
Total incidents	2493

Within 1 mile during May 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
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 28 Sep 2023
Dallington School	Other	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 30 Jan 2022
City University	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Hugh Myddelton Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 10 Jul 2017
Moreland Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 18 Apr 2016

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.41%

Max investor price (0.8%) £353,500

Target investor price (1%) £282,800

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).