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6 Buchanans Wharf South, Ferry Street, Bristol, BS1 6HJ

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Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 51
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 6 Buchanans Wharf South

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

6 Buchanans Wharf South is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bristol (BS1 6HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 64). Main heating runs on electricity. At 51 m² this is the 19th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–75 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 27 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 is 47.2% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£328/sq ft) was about 21% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingYes
  • BalconyYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Nov 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E51
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 November 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Oct 2012
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Solid

External or internal wall insulation added

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Buchanans Wharf South, Ferry Street, Bristol, BS1 6HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Buchanans Wharf South has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

4 notable applications 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.

6 Buchanans Wharf South has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£180,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 September 2012Most recent

    £180,000

    +146.6%over 15 years
  2. 11 December 1996

    £73,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS1 6HJ: £235,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Buchanans Wharf South homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Buchanans Wharf South outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,529

Street avg £3,770

On par

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Crime

767/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Redcliffe Back Ferry Landing — ferry terminal.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School. 46 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS1 6HJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BS1 6HJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BS1 6HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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