What type of property is 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP last sold for £390,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £85,500 in September 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between September 1999 and March 2025, 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP rose from £85,500 to £390,000, a change of £304,500. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

2 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.

Where is 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

The closest primary school to 2 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.

How well connected is 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bishops Close, E17 9RP is Brookfield Avenue, 199m away. The nearest rail option is Wood Street Rail Station, 605m away.

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

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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 two-bedroom semi-detached house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 9RP). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 46 m² this is the 5th 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.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £390,000 — fresh data. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £444,000 is 13.8% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£788/sq ft) was about 138.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Oct 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bishops Close, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 Bishops Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£444,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£390,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2025Most recent
£390,000
+7.1%over 10 years
28 October 2014
£364,000
+65.5%over 3 years
4 April 2011
£219,995
+157.3%over 11 years
29 September 1999
£85,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 9RP: £445,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in E17 9RP

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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.

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

Price per m²

£8,478

Street avg £7,209

On par

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 54 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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Low

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