42 High Street, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4AJ
About 42 High Street
42 High Street is a mid-terrace house in Kingswood, Bristol, Bristol (BS15 4AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (around 1894 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 176 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £424,000 sits 114.1% above the 2017 sale of £198,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£105/sq ft) was about 26.7% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2017. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 9 years since the last transfer (April 2017).
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- May 2017Loft ConversionOutlineIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer windows, front roof lights and Juliet balcony and erection of single storey rear extension
Extension- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- PK17/1314/CLP
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.
£424,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 15 years.
£198,000
Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
24 April 2017Most recent
£198,000
+120.0%over 14 years1 August 2002
£90,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BS15 4AJ: £256,000 (2023–2015).
Nearby sales in BS15 4AJ
38 High Street, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4AJ
Sold Sept 2023
£256,00046 High Street, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4AJ
Sold Sept 2021
£290,00044 High Street, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4AJ
Sold Oct 2019
£260,00028 High Street, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4AJ
Sold Oct 2017
£200,00056a, High Street, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4AJ
Sold May 2015
£113,000
Versus other High Street homes
On floor area, 42 High Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,125
Street avg £1,844
Floor Area
176 m²
Street avg 112 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.9 t/year
Street avg 5.3 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Crates Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
The Park Primary School. 34 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.9dB







