8 Bishops Court, Blandford Close, Romford, RM7 8BW
About 8 Bishops Court
8 Bishops Court is a semi-detached house in Romford (RM7 8BW). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 44 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (31–44 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 (66 versus a best of 75). The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity.
Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £176,000 sits 64.1% above the 2013 sale of £107,250. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 21.9% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs). Last sold in May 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
8 Bishops Court has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
Sales history & valuation
8 Bishops Court has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.
£176,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 14 years.
£107,250
Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
27 May 2013Most recent
£107,250
+149.4%over 14 years30 March 1999
£43,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RM7 8BW: £185,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in RM7 8BW
9 Bishops Court, Blandford Close, Romford, RM7 8BW
Sold Mar 2025
£135,0006 Bishops Court, Blandford Close, Romford, RM7 8BW
Sold Nov 2022
£185,0003 Bishops Court, Blandford Close, Romford, RM7 8BW
Sold Mar 2020
£195,0001 Bishops Court, Blandford Close, Romford, RM7 8BW
Sold May 2019
£195,00012 Bishops Court, Blandford Close, Romford, RM7 8BW
Sold Nov 2017
£183,000
Versus other Bishops Court homes
8 Bishops Court is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£2,438
Street avg £4,313
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 38 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB








