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78 York Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4AL

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
185 m²
1991 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 78 York Road

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

78 York Road is a mid-terrace house in Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol (BS3 4AL). It has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (around 1991 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 68), 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, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

At 185 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 47 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £701,000 is 24.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£284/sq ft) was about 35.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in February 2016. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.

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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 4)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2009from Feb 2009
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Aug 2015from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromC69toD63
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
15%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2025from Aug 2015
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 York Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 78 York Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4AL

1decisions20nearby
  1. May 2017
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of a detached outbuilding in rear garden.

    Council
    Greater Bedminster Community Partnership
    Reference
    17/01089/F
    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.

Price for 78 York Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£701,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£565,000

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 February 2016Most recent

    £565,000

    +370.8%over 18 years
  2. 1 July 1997

    £120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS3 4AL: £441,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other York Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 78 York Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,054

Street avg £2,236

Above

Floor Area

185 m²

Street avg 175 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 9.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78 York Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - 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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Spring Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Oasis Academy Temple Quarter. 46 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 4AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BS3 4AL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BS3 4AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

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 78 York Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.