1 bed flat for sale Gillespie Road, London, N5
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
Located on the highly sought-after Gillespie Road in the heart of Highbury, this spacious ground floor one-bedroom apartment offers a rare blend of indoor comfort and outdoor tranquillity, making it an ideal home in one of North London's most desirable neighbourhoods. Boasting a beautifully landscaped private garden, perfect for entertaining guests, enjoying al fresco dining, or simply unwinding after a busy day, the property provides an exceptional sense of space both inside and out. The apartment further benefits from a generously sized double bedroom and bathroom, a bright and airy separate kitchen with ample room for dining, and a well-proportioned living area filled with natural light throughout the day.
Key features
- EPC BAND: C
- COUNCIL TAX BAND: C
Floorplan
Price guide
£753 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in N5 (£663–£1,290, 10th–90th percentile, 513 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 513 homes sold in N5 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in N5 →
Location
Gillespie Road, London, N5, N5 1LN
- Council tax
- Band C (Approx £1,874/year)Islington's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept for band C. Your bill may differ: single-person and other discounts may apply.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £405,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £90,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in N5 1LN. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Gillespie Road Terraced | Terraced | Nov 2025 | 2,045 sq ft £978/sq ft | 2,045 sq ft | £978 | £2,000,000 |
| Flat 3, 80, Gillespie Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Sept 2024 | 366 sq ft £1,052/sq ft | 366 sq ft | £1,052 | £385,000 |
| 20, Gillespie Road Terraced | Terraced | Sept 2024 | 1,076 sq ft £1,440/sq ft | 1,076 sq ft | £1,440 | £1,550,000 |
| 86a, Gillespie Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jul 2024 | 958 sq ft £852/sq ft | 958 sq ft | £852 | £816,500 |
| 42, Gillespie Road Terraced | Terraced | Aug 2023 | 1,152 sq ft £1,070/sq ft | 1,152 sq ft | £1,070 | £1,232,500 |
| 12, Gillespie Road Semi-detached | Semi-detached | May 2023 | 1,141 sq ft £1,157/sq ft | 1,141 sq ft | £1,157 | £1,320,000 |
| 32, Gillespie Road Terraced | Terraced | Mar 2023 | 1,055 sq ft £995/sq ft | 1,055 sq ft | £995 | £1,050,000 |
| 26, Gillespie Road Terraced | Terraced | Nov 2022 | 1,507 sq ft £846/sq ft | 1,507 sq ft | £846 | £1,275,000 |
All sales on Gillespie Road → All sold prices in Islington →
Area insights
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