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EC1V 1AH

Book House, 261a City Road, London, EC1V

£500,000
£46,000 below fair value
1 Beds
1 Baths
51 m² Floor area
Type Flat
Listed 11 Sep 2026
Price per m² £9,804 / m²

GUIDE PRICE £500,000 to £550,000. High Specification, 3rd floor one bed with balcony and views of City Road Basin. Amenities include concierge, gym, swimming pool and sauna. Set within a modern, well-maintained development, this well-proportioned one-bedroom flat is close to 550 sq ft and benefits from a balcony. Views of City Road Basin from the balcony and living room are a key selling point. The development further benefits from a 24- hour concierge, access to a residents only swimming pool, sauna/steam room, gym and Residents’ lounge. Located just off City Road the property is within easy reach of Old Street and Angel Underground Stations, as well, as numerous bus routes. The City and Kings Cross St. Pancras are within easy reach, as well as the numerous shops, bars and restaurants along Upper Street.

Lease Length: 150 years (less 10 days) from 14 June 2001
Ground rent: £526/year
Service charge: £5,000/year
Council Tax Band: E

How the asking price has moved

Sep 2026
£500,000
Listed at original asking price

Prices, costs and transport nearby

What homes within 400 m sold for since Nov 2023, by type. Source: HM Land Registry.

Type Median Middle 80%
Flat This home
Median
437 sales
Terraced
Median
18 sales
Semi-Detached
Median
1 sale
Detached
No sales nearby

Most recent sales

Address Sold price Date Type
Flat 1708, CANALETTO TOWER, 257 CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AE £505,000 Aug 2026 Flat
Flat 81, CHRONICLE TOWER, 261B CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AL £450,000 Aug 2026 Flat
Flat 27, AQUARELLE HOUSE, 259 CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AG £227,500 Jul 2026 Flat
Flat 46, AQUARELLE HOUSE, 259 CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AG £575,000 Jul 2026 Flat
Flat 107, CARRARA TOWER, 1 BOLLINDER PLACE, EC1V 2AE £695,000 Jul 2026 Flat
Flat 34, THE SADDLER BUILDING, 24 WHARF ROAD, N1 7GQ £135,000 Jul 2026 Flat
Flat 9, THE COOPER BUILDING, 36 WHARF ROAD, N1 7GR £460,000 Jul 2026 Flat
Flat 45, CHRONICLE TOWER, 261B CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AJ £710,000 Jul 2026 Flat
Flat 48, CHRONICLE TOWER, 261B CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AJ £485,000 Jun 2026 Flat
Flat 88, FABLE APARTMENTS, 261C CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AP £250,000 May 2026 Flat
Flat 1408, CANALETTO TOWER, 257 CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AE £580,000 May 2026 Flat
Flat 1203, CANALETTO TOWER, 257 CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AE £600,000 May 2026 Flat
Flat 2103, CANALETTO TOWER, 257 CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AF £640,000 May 2026 Flat
Flat 603, CANALETTO TOWER, 257 CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AD £550,000 Apr 2026 Flat
Flat 169, CARRARA TOWER, 1 BOLLINDER PLACE, EC1V 2AF £798,000 Apr 2026 Flat
Source: HM Land Registry · within 200 m · most recent first

Book House, 261a City Road, London, EC1V

Asking price
£500,000
£46,000 below fair value
Our fair price estimate £546,000
Price per m² £9,804 / m²
Fair price = nearby sold prices per m² × UK HPI × 51 m² floor area (EPC-declared). Source: Land Registry, EPC & UK HPI.
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Fair price calculated from HM Land Registry sold prices in the same postcode area, adjusted by the UK House Price Index, and multiplied by the EPC-declared floor area of 51 m². Updated daily.

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