What did 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL sell for?

4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL last sold for £285,237 in March 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in January 2012, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL?

Across 2 sales between January 2012 and March 2017, 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL rose from £195,000 to £285,237, a change of £90,237. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL?

4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL?

4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL 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.

Where is 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL located?

4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL sits in Bristol. It falls within the BS1 postcode district.

Is 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL show an average of 767 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 28% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL?

The closest primary school to 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL is Cathedral Primary School (274m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is City of Bristol College (176m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, BS1 5XL is College Green, 235m away. The nearest ferry option is Gasferry North, 339m away.

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4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, Bristol, BS1 5XL

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Brandon Cottages

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

4 Brandon Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bristol (BS1 5XL). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

On the market in March 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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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.

4 Brandon Cottages's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 September 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromD64toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Brandon Cottages, Brandon Steep, Bristol, BS1 5XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Brandon Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£312,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£285,237

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

10 March 2017Most recent
£285,237
+46.3%over 5 years
6 January 2012
£195,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in BS1 5XL: £456,000 (2021–2011).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

767/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

College Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

City of Bristol College. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS1 5XL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS1 5XL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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