What kind of home is 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP last sold for £398,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £318,750 in September 2023. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

The current EPC rating for 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2023 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in E17 9RP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP use?

The latest EPC at 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP in?

12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP sits in Waltham Forest, London, London. It falls within the E17 postcode district.

Is 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (452% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

The closest primary school to 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP is Emmanuel Community School (421m), one of 46 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Walthamstow School for Girls (255m), with 18 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

The closest bus stop to 12 Bishops Close, E17 9RP is Brookfield Avenue, 199m away. The nearest rail option is Wood Street Rail Station, 605m away.

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12 Bishops Close, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9RP

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Bishops Close

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

12 Bishops Close is an end-of-terrace house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 9RP). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2023 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 45 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–83 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 18 units on file.

Across 2023–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 24.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £444,000 is 11.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£822/sq ft) was about 148.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2024 for £398,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Jul 2023

EPC improved fromF28toD67

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Bishops Close, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Bishops Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

14applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

12 Bishops Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£444,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 24.9% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2024)

£398,000

Growth on file: 24.9% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

29 August 2024Most recent
£398,000
+24.9%over 12 months
13 September 2023
£318,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 9RP: £445,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in E17 9RP

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Signs of HMO activity in the area
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On the street

Versus other Bishops Close homes

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

12 Bishops Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£8,844

Street avg £7,187

Above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Bremer Mews, Waltham Forest

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1 Bishops Close, Waltham Forest

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the London district page.

Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Brookfield Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Walthamstow School for Girls. 64 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around E17 9RP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for E17 9RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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