What kind of home is 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB?

8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB?

The current EPC rating for 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2017. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB?

8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB use?

The latest EPC at 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB?

8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB 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.

Which area is 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB in?

8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB sits in Bristol. It falls within the BS5 postcode district.

Is 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB show an average of 627 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB?

The closest primary school to 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB is E-Act Barton Hill Academy (236m), one of 38 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The City Academy Bristol (707m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Ernest Barker Close, BS5 0BB is Church Street, 192m away. The nearest rail option is Lawrence Hill Rail Station, 391m away.

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8 Ernest Barker Close, Bristol, BS5 0BB

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Ernest Barker Close

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

8 Ernest Barker Close is a mid-terrace house in Bristol (BS5 0BB). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2017) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

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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)

Jan 2017

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 January 2027

3 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2017from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD67

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Ernest Barker Close, Bristol, BS5 0BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Ernest Barker Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

21 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.

8 Ernest Barker Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£300,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS5 0BB: £255,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in BS5 0BB

On the street

Versus other Ernest Barker Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Ernest Barker Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 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.

£300k

1 Eve Road

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Abraham Close

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£305k

1 Ernest Barker Close

BS5 0BB

£293k

1 Brixton Road Mews, Easton

BS5 0EA

£309k

1 Adelaide Place, Easton

BS5 0FL

£290k

1 Barton Green, Barton Hill Road

BS5 0AS

£289k

1 Bouverie Street

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£314k

1 Cabot Green, Ducie Road, Lawrence Hill

BS5 0AR

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

627/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Church Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

E-Act Barton Hill Academy. 46 schools nearby.

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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 BS5 0BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS5 0BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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