What type of property is 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ?

8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ last change hands?

8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ last sold for £235,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £43,000 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ?

Across 5 sales between December 1996 and March 2025, 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ rose from £43,000 to £235,000, a change of £192,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ?

8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BS1 6HJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ?

8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ 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 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ located?

8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ sits in Bristol. It falls within the BS1 postcode district.

Is 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ 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 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ is Cathedral Primary School (648m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (570m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ?

The closest ferry stop to 8 Buchanans Wharf South, BS1 6HJ is Redcliffe Back Ferry Landing, 131m away. The nearest bus option is Bristol Bridge, 254m away.

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

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 2nd

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Buchanans Wharf South

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

8 Buchanans Wharf South is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bristol (BS1 6HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 41 m² this is the 8th 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, with this unit at the top. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on electricity.

A recent sale: £235,000 in March 2025. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£532/sq ft) was about 103% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff street

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Buchanans Wharf South, Ferry Street, Bristol, BS1 6HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Buchanans Wharf South has no planning applications on record.

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.

8 Buchanans Wharf South has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£235,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

21 March 2025Most recent
£235,000
+2.2%over 3 years
27 May 2021
£230,000
+55.4%over 13 years
17 December 2007
£148,000
+70.1%over 7 years
24 November 2000
£87,000
+102.3%over 3 years
20 December 1996
£43,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS1 6HJ: £261,000 (2021–2017).

Nearby sales in BS1 6HJ

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.

8 Buchanans Wharf South is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,732

Street avg £3,665

Strongly above

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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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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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· 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

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