196a, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0DR
About 196a
196a is a mid-terrace house in Bristol (BS5 0DR). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 87 m² this is the 16th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–166 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 24 units on file.
At 87 m² the property is well over the postcode median (49 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
196a 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.
Sales history & valuation
196a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£262,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 0DR: £195,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in BS5 0DR
Versus other Lawrence Hill homes
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
87 m²
Street avg 69 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB