23 Holly Close, Speedwell, Bristol, BS5 7XP
About 23 Holly Close
23 Holly Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Speedwell, Bristol, Bristol (BS5 7XP). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (45–90 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to A across 18 units on file. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (71 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 is 14.5% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £110,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Energy performance
23 Holly Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Planning history
23 Holly Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
7applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
£126,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 22 years.
£110,000
Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
17 September 2024Most recent
£110,000
+7.8%over 19 years24 March 2005
£102,000
+70.1%over 2 years9 May 2002
£59,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in BS5 7XP: £196,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in BS5 7XP
20 Holly Close, Speedwell, Bristol, BS5 7XP
Sold May 2025
£98,0003 Holly Close, Speedwell, Bristol, BS5 7XP
Sold Mar 2025
£269,00013 Holly Close, Speedwell, Bristol, BS5 7XP
Sold Dec 2024
£305,00016 Holly Close, Speedwell, Bristol, BS5 7XP
Sold Mar 2024
£157,5007 Holly Close, Speedwell, Bristol, BS5 7XP
Sold May 2022
£280,000
Versus other Holly Close homes
On co₂ emissions, 23 Holly Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,444
Street avg £2,324
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 46 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
11/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Duncombe Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Chester Park Junior School. 42 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.6dB







