What kind of home is 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU?

2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU?

2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU last sold for £192,000 in September 2009, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,818 in September 1999, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1999 and September 2009, 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU rose from £51,818 to £192,000, a change of £140,182. That works out to roughly +13.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU?

2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SP1 1RU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU?

2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU in?

2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU sits in Laverstock, Salisbury, Salisbury. It falls within the SP1 postcode district.

Is 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU show an average of 189 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU?

The closest primary school to 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU is St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock (528m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's Catholic School (216m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bishops Mead, SP1 1RU is Bishops Mead, 143m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bishops Mead, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1RU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Bishops Mead

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

2 Bishops Mead is a semi-detached house in Laverstock, Salisbury, Salisbury (SP1 1RU). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in September 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1999–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £321,000 sits 67.2% above the 2009 sale of £192,000. At 83 m² it's 19% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (103 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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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)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromD59toC69

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bishops Mead, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bishops Mead 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£192,000

Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2009Most recent
£192,000
+270.5%over 10 years
16 September 1999
£51,818

Median price across the last 5 sales in SP1 1RU: £430,000 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in SP1 1RU

On the street

Versus other Bishops Mead homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Bishops Mead runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,313

Street avg £2,860

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly 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.

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1 Fairview Road

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£275k

1 Holt Court, Brown Street

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£394k

1 Burroughs Close, Laverstock

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£259k

1 Duck Lane, Laverstock

SP1 1RG

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 Salisbury district page.

Full Salisbury report

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

Crime

189/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bishops Mead — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Joseph's Catholic School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SP1 1RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SP1 1RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

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70 dB

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Common questions

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