Highbury Quadrant

Highbury Quadrant in Islington

Highbury Quadrant presents a residential-led development opportunity located in Highbury, Islington. In June 2022, planning permission was secured on appeal to redevelop the former Highbury Quadrant Congregational Church site. The approved project includes the construction of a new church with community facilities, alongside a residential building spanning three, five, and seven storeys to accommodate 39 apartments. Offered on a freehold basis, the site covers approximately 0.28 hectares (0.69 acres) and is situated within a well-established neighborhood defined primarily by Victorian architecture.

The residential component provides a total net saleable area of 2,915 square metres (31,385 square feet). The unit mix consists of 14 one-bedroom, 18 two-bedroom, and seven three-bedroom apartments, all of which feature private outdoor space. Ten of these units are designated as affordable housing, comprising six Social Rent and four Shared Ownership properties. It should be noted that this offering pertains solely to the development site; individual apartments are not currently available for purchase, and unit-specific pricing is not provided.

Planning, Accommodation and Site Design

Under planning consent reference P2020/2507/FUL, the project encompasses both the residential block and the replacement church. The purchaser will be required to construct the new church alongside the residential development. The church facility spans a gross internal area of 1,052 square metres, which includes a 97-square-metre basement. The development is fully prepared for immediate construction: the planning consent has been implemented, all pre-commencement conditions have been discharged, and site demolition is already complete.

The accommodation schedule features 29 private apartments, supplemented by 10 affordable homes. The development occupies a triangular island site bordered by Highbury Quadrant, Riversdale Road, and Sotheby Road, with planned designs showcasing a brick-led architectural style. Prospective buyers interested in purchasing individual apartments upon completion will need to await future marketing campaigns for specific layouts, specifications, and availability.

Location and Connectivity

The site offers excellent access to local amenities along Highbury Park and Seven Sisters Road, including a variety of supermarkets, cafés, bars, and restaurants. Green spaces such as Clissold Park, Finsbury Park, and Gillespie Park are all located within a one-mile radius. For public transport, Arsenal Underground Station is approximately 900 metres (0.6 miles) away, providing rapid Piccadilly Line services to King’s Cross in six minutes, Holborn in ten minutes, Piccadilly Circus in fourteen minutes, and Hyde Park Corner in nineteen minutes.

Additionally, the location is well-served by North London bus routes and sits just 1.2 miles from the A10. This comprehensive scheme seamlessly integrates private homes, affordable housing, and a modern church facility. The freehold site is being offered by informal tender, with offers invited in excess of £3,250,000, subject to contract. This asking price reflects the value of the overall development opportunity and should not be confused with the purchase price of individual residential units.