What kind of home is 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW?

5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW last change hands?

5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW last sold for £119,950 in August 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £36,500 in April 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 1997 and August 2005, 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW rose from £36,500 to £119,950, a change of £83,450. That works out to roughly +15.3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in September 2008 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW?

5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (398 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW use?

The latest EPC at 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW?

5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW 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 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW in?

5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW sits in Romford. It falls within the RM7 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (420% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW?

The closest primary school to 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW is Crowlands Primary School (973m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Edward's Church of England Academy (1.1km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bishops Court, RM7 8BW is Eastern Avenue (RM7), 380m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Bishops Court, Blandford Close, Romford, RM7 8BW

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 2nd

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

37 m²

398 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Bishops Court

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

5 Bishops Court is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM7 8BW). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 37 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–44 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

Held since August 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 is 35.9% above the 2005 sale price. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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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 3)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2009from Sept 2008

EPC improved fromG18toD67

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Nov 2019from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bishops Court, Blandford Close, Romford, RM7 8BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bishops Court has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£119,950

Growth on file: 15.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

10 August 2005Most recent
£119,950
+7.1%over 1 year
7 April 2004
£112,000
+206.8%over 6 years
9 April 1997
£36,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM7 8BW: £185,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in RM7 8BW

On the street

Versus other Bishops Court homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Bishops Court outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,242

Street avg £4,233

Below

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below

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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.

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3 bed

£425k

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3 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Romford report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Eastern Avenue (RM7) — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Crowlands Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM7 8BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM7 8BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Bishops Court, Blandford Close, Romford, RM7 8BW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.