5 Boswell Street, Bristol, BS5 6SG
About 5 Boswell Street
5 Boswell Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bristol (BS5 6SG). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 10% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £364,000 sits 63.2% above the 2016 sale of £223,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£228/sq ft) was about 93.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 Boswell Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
30 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
5 Boswell Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.
£364,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.0% per year over 14 years.
£223,000
Growth on file: 10.0% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
19 June 2016Most recent
£223,000
+61.6%over 9 years27 July 2006
£138,000
+40.8%over 9 months23 October 2005
£98,000
+25.6%over 2 years28 November 2002
£78,000
+30.0%15 September 2002
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BS5 6SG: £280,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in BS5 6SG
Versus other Boswell Street homes
5 Boswell Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,451
Street avg £2,165
Floor Area
91 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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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
0.1 km
Boswell Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
May Park Primary School. 43 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
57.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.1dB







