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42 Birch Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1PF

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
105 m²
1130 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 Birch Road

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

42 Birch Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southville, Bristol, Bristol (BS3 1PF). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Period features are noted in the property record.

Last sale on file: £560,500 in July 2022. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 2009–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£496/sq ft) was about 135% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE41toD60
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Birch Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 42 Birch Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1PF

1decisions5documents20nearby
  1. Aug 2024
    Outline
    Outcome in report

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed development for measures to retrofit this terraced house. Proposals include the replacement of all windows, installation of internal wall insulation to front of house, installation of external wall insulation to rear of house, finished with render and painted. 2no. windows enlarged on rear of house. 1no. door enlarged on rear of house. 2no. new rooflights to rear of house. Air source heat pump to be installed.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    24/02252/CP
    Full record in report

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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 2009.

Current estimate

£549,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£560,500

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 July 2022Most recent

    £560,500

    +35.1%over 5 years

  2. 7 July 2016

    £415,000

    +49.5%over 3 years

  3. 7 December 2012

    £277,500

    +41.6%over 3 years

  4. 13 September 2009

    £196,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS3 1PF: £515,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Birch Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 42 Birch Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,338

Street avg £2,892

Strongly above

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Birch Road

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£548k

1 Edgeware Road, Southville

BS3 1PN

2 bed1 bath
£418k

1 Argyle Street, Bedminster

BS3 1DZ

2 bed1 bath
£388k

1 Consort House, East Street, Bedminster

BS3 1FU

2 bed2 bath
£376k

1 Greville Street

BS3 1EF

2 bed
£544k

1 Clift Road

BS3 1RZ

3 bed2 bath
£564k

1 Dalston Road

BS3 1QQ

3 bed2 bath
£618k

1 Gathorne Road

BS3 1LR

3 bed3 bath
£450k

1 Dartmouth Mews, Bedminster

BS3 1EL

3 bed2 bath
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.
Full Bristol report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Greville Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Southville 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS3 1PF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BS3 1PF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BS3 1PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

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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