What type of property is 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR?

188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR last change hands?

188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR last sold for £270,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR have?

The current EPC rating for 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2023 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR?

188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft). That makes it about 119% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BS5 0DR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR heated?

The latest EPC at 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR located?

188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR sits in Bristol. It falls within the BS5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR?

Police records around 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR 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.

Which schools serve 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR?

The closest primary school to 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR is E-Act Barton Hill Academy (460m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The City Academy Bristol (378m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR?

The closest bus stop to 188a, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR is Lawrence Hill Station, 49m away. The nearest rail option is Lawrence Hill Rail Station, 73m away.

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188a, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0DR

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 188a

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

188a is an end-of-terrace house in Bristol (BS5 0DR). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2023 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 118 m² the property is well over the postcode median (49 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£213/sq ft) was about 114.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £270,000.

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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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Aug 2023

EPC improved fromE40toC79

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 188a, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

188a 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.

188a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£287,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 May 2024Most recent
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS5 0DR: £180,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in BS5 0DR

On the street

Versus other Lawrence Hill homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 188a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,288

Street avg £2,592

Strongly above

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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Comparables

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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.

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

0.0 km

Lawrence Hill Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The City Academy Bristol. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS5 0DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS5 0DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

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55 dB

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FAQ

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