What kind of home is 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ last change hands?

8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ last sold for £665,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (1,733 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 6AZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ has 2 planning records on file (1 registered or pending), most recent in March 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ in?

8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ show an average of 324 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is The Tyrrells School (508m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Boswells School (802m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is Oaklea Avenue, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bishops Court Gardens, Chelmsford, CM2 6AZ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

161 m²

1733 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Bishops Court Gardens

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

8 Bishops Court Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 6AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (around 1733 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a C (score 71). The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused, 1 pending. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. At 161 m² it's 15% larger than the typical home in the postcode (140 m² median across 21 EPCs). Last changed hands 10 years ago, in March 2016. Today's modelled estimate of £832,000 is 25.1% above the 2016 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Jan 2026

Current Certificate

Jan 2016

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 11 January 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bishops Court Gardens, Chelmsford, CM2 6AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 8 Bishops Court Gardens, Chelmsford, CM2 6AZ

0decisions2extensions24documents1nearby

Mar 2017
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Proposed front porch with canopy, single storey infill extension and pitched roof over garage. First floor side window.
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
16/02245/FUL
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PorchMar 2021Decision

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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.

8 Bishops Court Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£832,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£665,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 March 2016Most recent
£665,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 6AZ: £780,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CM2 6AZ

On the street

Versus other Bishops Court Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Bishops Court Gardens outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,130

Street avg £4,620

Below

Floor Area

161 m²

Street avg 138 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

324/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Oaklea Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Tyrrells School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM2 6AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 6AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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