Description
Key Highlights:
• Prior approval under Class MA for change of use from commercial (Class E) to 13 self-contained residential units (Class C3)
• Guide Price: £6,000,000 | Site area: 0.29 Acres
• Prime N1 location, steps from Angel, Old Street & Highbury & Islington stations
- Potential GDV: £8.6M–£11.5M
- Flexible layouts for short-let or long-let investment
Local Property Value Benchmark:
Flats in Islington borough averaged £664,373 in 2024. The median price per m² in Angel (N1 1) was £11,081 /sqm.
Description
Situated in the heart of Islington N1, this landmark commercial building benefits from prior approval under Class MA to deliver 13 self-contained residential units across ground, first and second floors. Angel Underground station is less than a two-minute walk away, connecting residents via the Northern Line to King’s Cross in 5 minutes and Moorgate in 3 minutes.Key Selling Points:
- Seamless Conversion: No full planning application needed for change of use from commercial (Class E) to residential (Class C3).
- High-Value Market: Islington’s average flat price stood at £664,373 in 2024, with strong rental demand up 13.1% year-on-year.
- Flexible Use: Ideal for buy-to-let investors or owner-developers targeting a prime N1 address.
- Transport & Amenities: Close to Upper Street’s shops, cafés, theatres and to Highbury Fields park.
The approved scheme maximizes unit mix, delivering a blend of studios and multi-bed flats with efficient layouts and natural light in every room. Investors can capitalize on robust demand—Angel, Old Street and Highbury & Islington stations are all within a 5-minute walk.
Internal Links:
• Auction Process
• North London Development Guide
• Auction Calendar
External Links:
• Islington Council
• Transport for London
Map
EPC
Energy Performance Certificate: Rating D (available on request)
Income
N/A – earmarked for owner-developer or forward sale
Legal Pack
Location
198 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1XY. A prestigious address on the edge of Angel town centre.
Property Video
Coming soon upon request
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Amenities
- 🚇 Within 2 mins to Angel Underground (Northern Line)
- 🚆 5 mins to Old Street & Highbury & Islington stations
- 🌳 Highbury Fields & Regent’s Canal nearby
- 🍽️ Upper Street dining & theatres
- ⚡ Utilities on-site; secure prior approval
Listing Updated: 03 October 2025, 11:39 GMT
