30 Bowden Road, Bristol, BS5 7AU
About 30 Bowden Road
30 Bowden Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bristol (BS5 7AU). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£397/sq ft) was about 102.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £337,500.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenWest-facing
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 October 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
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.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
30 Bowden Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2012.
£354,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.3% per year over 11 years.
£337,500
Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
10 January 2024Most recent
£337,500
+196.1%over 11 years17 December 2012
£114,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BS5 7AU: £335,000 (2026–2023).
Versus other Bowden Road homes
On years held, 30 Bowden Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,272
Street avg £3,410
Floor Area
79 m²
Street avg 76 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
627/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Embassy Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Summerhill Academy. 42 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
51.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.6dB







