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388a, Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0BE

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 388a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

388a is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Horfield, Bristol, Bristol (BS7 0BE). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 97 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (30–97 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 9 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

At 97 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £233,000 sits 86.4% above the 2014 sale of £125,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£120/sq ft) was about 54.5% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in May 2014. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2014.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1

Building

  • Heating systemgas
  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE47toD60
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
13%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2023from Nov 2013
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 388a, Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Sept 2014
    HMOFull
    In report

    Enlargement of first floor flat from 4-6 beds to function as C4 HMO, including loft conversion and internal alterations.

    Council
    Horfield And Lockleaze
    Extension
    Reference
    14/03267/F
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

388a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£125,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 May 2014Most recent

    £125,000

    +23.8%over 10 years
  2. 26 June 2003

    £101,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS7 0BE: £145,000 (2019–2007).

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On the street

Versus other Filton Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 388a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,289

Street avg £3,087

Strongly below

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bristol district page.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Toronto Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Filton Avenue Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS7 0BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BS7 0BE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BS7 0BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 63 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 388a, Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0BE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.