388a, Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0BE
About 388a
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
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
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Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
Building
- Heating systemgas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Sept 2014HMOFullIn 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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Sales history & valuation
388a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£233,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 11 years.
£125,000
Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
14 May 2014Most recent
£125,000
+23.8%over 10 years26 June 2003
£101,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BS7 0BE: £145,000 (2019–2007).
Nearby sales in BS7 0BE
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area

Versus other Filton Avenue homes
On price per m², 388a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,289
Street avg £3,087
Floor Area
97 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.2dB