What kind of home is 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ?

68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ sell for?

68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ last sold for £175,000 in May 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in July 2006, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ?

Across 2 sales between July 2006 and May 2016, 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ rose from £125,000 to £175,000, a change of £50,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ have?

The current EPC rating for 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ?

68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ use?

The latest EPC at 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ?

68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ 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 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ in?

68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ sits in Bristol. It falls within the BS3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ?

Police records around 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ 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 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ?

The closest primary school to 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ is Parson Street Primary School (151m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedminster Down School (1.5km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ?

The closest bus stop to 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, BS3 5QQ is Highbury Road, 55m away. The nearest rail option is Parson Street Rail Station, 325m away.

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68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, Bristol, BS3 5QQ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 68b

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

68b is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bristol (BS3 5QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

10 years since the last transfer (May 2016). Across 2006–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 is 45.7% above the 2016 sale price. 3 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 1 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff street

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Jan 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68b, First Floor Flat, Parson Street, Bristol, BS3 5QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68b 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.

68b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£255,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£175,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

5 May 2016Most recent
£175,000
+40.0%over 9 years
12 July 2006
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS3 5QQ: £185,000 (2025–2012).

Nearby sales in BS3 5QQ

On the street

Versus other Parson Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 68b runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,244

Street avg £2,188

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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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Flat2 bed1 bath

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Flat1 bed1 bath

£241k

First Floor Flat, 192 St Johns Lane

BS3 5AR

Flat1 bed

£201k

Flat 1, 154 St Johns Lane

BS3 5AJ

Flat1 bed1 bath

£188k

Basement Flat, 2 Parson Street

BS3 5PT

Flat1 bed

£162k

68a, Ground Floor Flat Rear, Parson Street

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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

Highbury Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Parson Street Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS3 5QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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