6 Bishops Close, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9RP
About 6 Bishops Close
6 Bishops Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Waltham Forest, London, London (E17 9RP). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 43 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (43–83 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 18 units on file. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
It hasn't traded since May 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £425,000 sits 232% above the 2002 sale of £128,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 30.9% below the postcode norm.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Energy performance
6 Bishops Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
6 Bishops Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
14applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 6 Bishops Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
6 Bishops Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1999).
£425,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.6% per year over 3 years.
£128,000
Growth on file: 16.6% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
30 May 2002Most recent
£128,000
+55.2%over 2 years18 July 1999
£82,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in E17 9RP: £445,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in E17 9RP
2 Bishops Close, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9RP
Sold Mar 2025
£390,00012 Bishops Close, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9RP
Sold Aug 2024
£398,00018 Bishops Close, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9RP
Sold Jun 2024
£465,0005 Bishops Close, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9RP
Sold Dec 2023
£447,0003 Bishops Close, Waltham Forest, London, E17 9RP
Sold Oct 2023
£445,000
Everything we know about 6 Bishops Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Bishops Close homes
On floor area, 6 Bishops Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,977
Street avg £7,532
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.1dB