Property profile

2 Helmet Row

Map showing 2, Helmet Row, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£610,000

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Price per sq ftLocal median £1,273 per sq ft
£858 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£415 per sq ft (−33%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Bunhill
£1,775,000Estimate vs local median: −£1,165,000 (−66%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeMaisonette / Mid-Terrace
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area66 m² / 710 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection15 Jan 2020

Sales history

No recorded sales for this property in HM Land Registry data.

Local market

Property prices in Bunhill

Median price£670,000
Price per sq ft£924
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£512K – £813K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 (about £924 per square foot) in Bunhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £2,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bunhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,500,000£774
Flats62£670,000£925

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bunhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bunhill.
YearFlats
2016£763,750
2017£710,000
2018£731,923
2019£680,000
2020£650,000
2021£640,000
2022£700,000
2023£660,000
2024£676,250
2025£596,250
2026£705,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bunhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bunhill.
YearFlats
2016£999
2017£1,027
2018£1,003
2019£992
2020£945
2021£984
2022£941
2023£935
2024£952
2025£934
2026£888
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bunhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bunhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 3QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 3QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 2025Flat 21, Wenlake House, Old Street, London, EC1V 9JHFlatsLeasehold£370,000
04 Mar 2025Flat 1, Banner Buildings, 74 - 84, Banner Street, London, EC1Y 8JUFlatsLeasehold£2,090,000
07 Nov 202558, Old Street, London, EC1V 9AJOtherFreehold£953,750
15 Jan 2026Flat 11, Bartholomew Court, 163, Old Street, London, EC1V 9NHFlatsLeasehold£670,000
08 Oct 202547, Central Street, London, EC1V 8ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,500,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Helmet Row, LondonFreehold155 m²£470,000 (2002)

Area insights for EC1V 3QJ

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Overview

Postcode EC1V 3QJ is located in a major urban area, within the Bunhill ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Old Street & St Luke's area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Street & St Luke's is £63,642 per year. The nearest station is Old Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Old Street & St Luke's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,377 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Old Street & St Luke's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.4%

Approximately 38.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 52.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Old Street & St Luke's is £63,642 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 80 ft away from EC1V 3QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Old Street & St Luke's near EC1V 3QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Old Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1V 3QJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street
0.4 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican
0.5 mi

1

Moorgate

Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern

Walking directions to Moorgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1V 3QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBunhill Fields Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
0.3 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.4 miFinsbury SquareSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Square

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
18,652.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
44.16(+64%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.16(+42%)
Theft from the person
24.53(+162%)
Other theft
16.68(+46%)
Burglary
13.74(+151%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
37.99%
Other White
79
22.07%
African
46
12.85%
Chinese
15
4.19%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
3.91%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
206
69.13%
Level 3 (A level)
30
10.07%
No qualifications
25
8.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
6.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
3.36%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
34.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
29.38%
Owns with a mortgage
27
15.25%
Owns outright
23
12.99%
Other social rented
7
3.95%
Total households: 177

Schools

In the EC1V 3QJ postcode area, located within Old Street & St Luke's, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1V 3QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCity of London Primary Academy, IslingtonFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPrior Weston Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 3QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1V 3QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLodos Food CentreIslington, EC1V 9JLWalking directions to Lodos Food Centre
0.1 miTesco Express55 Central Street, Islington, London, EC1V 3AFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miBest-One XpressLever Street, Islington, EC1V 3RAWalking directions to Best-One Xpress
0.2 miCo-op Food185 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miOld Street Post Office185-187 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NPWalking directions to Old Street Post Office