42a, Cannon Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1BN
About 42a
42a is an end-of-terrace house in Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol (BS3 1BN). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 43 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in 42a, where floor areas span 36–43 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (65 versus a best of 69). The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
It hasn't traded since September 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £246,000 sits 54.7% above the 2006 sale of £159,000.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 February 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
42a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
19 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£246,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£159,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 September 2006Most recent
£159,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in BS3 1BN: £258,500 (2023–1996).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
310/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Dean Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Holy Cross RC Primary School. 37 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.8dB







