What type of property is 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ?

7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What did 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ sell for?

7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ last sold for £250,000 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,000 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and May 2013, 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ rose from £59,000 to £250,000, a change of £191,000. That works out to roughly +10.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ?

7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HG3 5LJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ?

7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ is in council tax band D.

Where is 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ located?

7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ sits in Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, Harrogate. It falls within the HG3 postcode district.

Is 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ?

The closest primary school to 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ is St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge (274m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nidderdale High School (1.0km).

How well connected is 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Bishop Close, HG3 5LJ is Panorama Walk, 404m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Bishop Close, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Bishop Close

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

7 Bishop Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, Harrogate (HG3 5LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 115 m² it's 26.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (91 m² median across 10 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). On the market in May 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Across 1998–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £359,000 is 43.6% above the 2013 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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bishop Close, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Bishop Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

7 Bishop Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.2% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£250,000

Growth on file: 10.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

28 May 2013Most recent
£250,000
+323.7%over 14 years
9 August 1998
£59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HG3 5LJ: £249,000 (2025–2011).

Nearby sales in HG3 5LJ

On the street

Versus other Bishop Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7 Bishop Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,174

Street avg £2,644

Below

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£490k

1 Bishop Way, Pateley Bridge

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1 Bishop Close, Pateley Bridge

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£339k

1 Church Street, Pateley Bridge

HG3 5LB

3 bed1 bath

£325k

1 Ashfield Close, Pateley Bridge

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£320k

1 Fir Grove Terrace, Glasshouses

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3 bed

£267k

1 Birchfield View, Glasshouses

HG3 5QZ

3 bed

£339k

1 Byril Garth, Wilsill

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2 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Harrogate report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Panorama Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HG3 5LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HG3 5LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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