4 Bishops Court, Newton Hill, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth, PL8 1DT

4 Bishops Court is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Newton Ferrers, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL8 1DT). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 48 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in 4 Bishops Court, where floor areas span 45–49 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (62 versus a best of 77). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

It hasn't traded since October 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 is 18% above the 2008 sale price.