55b, Cecil Avenue, Bristol, BS5 7SE
About 55b
55b is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bristol (BS5 7SE). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 44 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (44–138 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor.
At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (83 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Energy performance
55b ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 March 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
55b 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
55b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£201,000
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 7SE: £399,950 (2026–2023).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
627/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Ventnor Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Summerhill Academy. 44 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
50.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.7dB







