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42 High Street, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4AJ

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
176 m²
1894 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Overview

About 42 High Street

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

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).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 High Street

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from Apr 2015
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2026from Sept 2017
EPC improved fromD68toC71
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 High Street, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. May 2017
    Loft ConversionOutline
    In 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
    View planning record
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Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£424,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£198,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 April 2017Most recent

    £198,000

    +120.0%over 14 years
  2. 1 August 2002

    £90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS15 4AJ: £256,000 (2023–2015).

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 42 High Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,125

Street avg £1,844

Strongly below

Floor Area

176 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 High Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
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

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS15 4AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BS15 4AJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BS15 4AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 High Street, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.