What kind of home is 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL?

50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL?

The current EPC rating for 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL?

50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BS15 9UL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL use?

The latest EPC at 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL?

50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL 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.

Which area is 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL in?

50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL sits in Bristol. It falls within the BS15 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL?

Police records around 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL?

The closest primary school to 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL is Courtney Primary School (466m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King's Oak Academy (575m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL?

The closest bus stop to 50 Orchard Vale, BS15 9UL is Gages Close, 97m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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50 Orchard Vale, Bristol, BS15 9UL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 50 Orchard Vale

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

50 Orchard Vale is a semi-detached house in Bristol (BS15 9UL). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

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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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 50 Orchard Vale, Bristol, BS15 9UL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

50 Orchard Vale has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

50 Orchard Vale has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS15 9UL: £200,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in BS15 9UL

On the street

Versus other Orchard Vale homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 50 Orchard Vale runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gages Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Courtney Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS15 9UL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS15 9UL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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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