What kind of home is 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL?

2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL?

2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL last sold for £115,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £35,000 in January 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between January 1996 and November 2012, 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL rose from £35,000 to £115,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL?

2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BS3 2SL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL use?

The latest EPC at 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL?

2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL in?

2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL sits in Bristol. It falls within the BS3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL?

Police records around 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (150% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL?

The closest primary school to 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL is Parson Street Primary School (428m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedminster Down School (1.4km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, BS3 2SL is The Batches, 52m away. The nearest rail option is Parson Street Rail Station, 254m away.

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2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, Bristol, BS3 2SL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Alma Cottages

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

2 Alma Cottages is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bristol (BS3 2SL). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £194,000 sits 68.7% above the 2012 sale of £115,000. 14 years since the last transfer (November 2012). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1

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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 3)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from Jan 2011

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2024from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, Bristol, BS3 2SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Alma Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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 grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£115,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

12 November 2012Most recent
£115,000
+155.6%over 12 years
19 November 1999
£45,000
+28.6%over 3 years
26 January 1996
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS3 2SL: £158,000 (2020–1999).

Nearby sales in BS3 2SL

1 Alma Cottages, South Liberty Lane, Bristol, BS3 2SL
Sold Oct 2020
£158,000

On the street

Versus other South Liberty Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Alma Cottages stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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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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1 Alma Place, South Liberty Lane

BS3 2BQ

2 bed1 bath

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2 bed1 bath

£341k

1 Avebury Road

BS3 2QQ

3 bed2 bath

£460k

1 Friezewood Road

BS3 2AD

3 bed1 bath

£237k

1 Dufty Buildings, South Liberty Lane

BS3 2SQ

£486k

1 Gerald Road

BS3 2DN

3 bed1 bath

£492k

1 Duckmoor Road

BS3 2DD

3 bed1 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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Batches — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Parson Street Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS3 2SL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS3 2SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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