What type of property is 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU?

256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU sell for?

256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU last sold for £300,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in March 2008, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2008 and October 2023, 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU rose from £145,000 to £300,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU?

The current EPC rating for 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU?

256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 74% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BS3 5AU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU heated?

The latest EPC at 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU?

256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU 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 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU located?

256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU sits in Bristol. It falls within the BS3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU?

Police records around 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU 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.

Which schools serve 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU?

The closest primary school to 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU is Victoria Park Primary School (269m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Temple Quarter (996m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU?

The closest bus stop to 256 St Johns Lane, BS3 5AU is Dunford Road, 75m away. The nearest rail option is Bedminster Rail Station, 422m away.

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256 St Johns Lane, Bristol, BS3 5AU

Extendable

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 256 St Johns Lane

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

256 St Johns Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bristol (BS3 5AU). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good 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 lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 92 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 35 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £381,000 is 27% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£303/sq ft) was about 86.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £300,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Aug 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 256 St Johns Lane, Bristol, BS3 5AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

256 St Johns Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

256 St Johns Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2008.

Current estimate

£381,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£300,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

15 October 2023Most recent
£300,000
+106.9%over 15 years
26 March 2008
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS3 5AU: £200,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BS3 5AU

On the street

Versus other St Johns Lane homes

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

Years Held for 256 St Johns Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,261

Street avg £2,637

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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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

Dunford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Victoria Park Primary School. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS3 5AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS3 5AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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