What type of property is 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW last change hands?

2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW last sold for £340,000 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £192,500 in April 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2000 and July 2013, 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW rose from £192,500 to £340,000, a change of £147,500. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (1,776 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in AL10 9PW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW has council approval for single-storey front extension granted in January 2018 under ref. 6/2017/2701/HOUSE. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW located?

2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW sits in Hatfield. It falls within the AL10 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

Police records around 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW show an average of 359 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

The closest primary school to 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW is Hatfield Community Free School (766m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (943m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bishops Close, AL10 9PW is Bishop's Close, 49m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bishops Close, Hatfield, AL10 9PW

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

165 m²

1776 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Bishops Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Bishops Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Hatfield (AL10 9PW). It has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (around 1776 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2000–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £696,000 sits 104.7% above the 2013 sale of £340,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in July 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 Bishops Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromD55toC72

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Walls

PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

41%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bishops Close, Hatfield, AL10 9PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bishops Close has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 Bishops Close, Hatfield, AL10 9PW

1decisions1extensions15nearby

Jan 2018
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Erection of a single storey front extension
Reference
6/2017/2701/HOUSE
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Bishops Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£696,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£340,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

11 July 2013Most recent
£340,000
+39.9%over 12 years
24 May 2001
£243,000
+26.2%over 1 year
10 April 2000
£192,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL10 9PW: £363,000 (2024–2006).

Nearby sales in AL10 9PW

On the street

Versus other Bishops Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Bishops Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,061

Street avg £3,463

Below

Floor Area

165 m²

Street avg 136 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 8.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

359/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Bishop's Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Hatfield Community Free School. 13 schools nearby.

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