What type of property is 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY?

4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY is a mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY last change hands?

4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY last sold for £402,500 in March 2026. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in December 2011, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2011 and March 2026, 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY rose from £165,000 to £402,500, a change of £237,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY?

The current EPC rating for 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY?

4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY?

4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY 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.

Where is 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY located?

4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY sits in Bristol. It falls within the BS3 postcode district.

Is 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY show an average of 310 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY?

The closest primary school to 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY is Victoria Park Primary School (126m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Temple Quarter (882m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY?

The closest bus stop to 4 Kensal Avenue, BS3 4QY is Atlas Road, 65m away. The nearest rail option is Bedminster Rail Station, 439m away.

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4 Kensal Avenue, Bristol, BS3 4QY

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Kensal Avenue

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

4 Kensal Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Bristol (BS3 4QY). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2026 for £402,500. Across 2011–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£451/sq ft) was about 138.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromF26toD64

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Kensal Avenue, Bristol, BS3 4QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Kensal Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

20 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.

4 Kensal Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.

Current estimate

£425,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£402,500

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2026Most recent
£402,500
+143.9%over 14 years
16 December 2011
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS3 4QY: £440,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in BS3 4QY

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Versus other Kensal Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Kensal Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,849

Street avg £4,091

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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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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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

Atlas Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Victoria Park Primary School. 42 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS3 4QY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS3 4QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

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Common questions

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