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579 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0BW

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
208 m²
2239 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 579 Gloucester Road

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

579 Gloucester Road is an eight-bedroom mid-terrace house in Horfield, Bristol, Bristol (BS7 0BW). It has a recorded floor area of 208 m² (around 2239 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

At 208 m² the property is well over the postcode median (148 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2000–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £708,000 sits 183.2% above the 2013 sale of £250,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£112/sq ft) was about 46.3% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2014. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013.

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

  • Bedrooms8
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 579 Gloucester Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

579 Gloucester Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
6.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromF31toD67
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
0%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 579 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 579 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0BW

1decisions7documents162nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Apr 2014
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of 8 bed student accommodation to an 8 bedroom house in multiple occupation.

    Council
    Horfield And Lockleaze
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    14/00279/F
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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 162 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

579 Gloucester Road's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£708,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£250,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 November 2013Most recent

    £250,000

    +54.6%over 13 years
  2. 31 May 2000

    £161,720

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS7 0BW: £570,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Gloucester Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 579 Gloucester Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,202

Street avg £2,375

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Floor Area

208 m²

Street avg 168 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 579 Gloucester Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

0.2 km

Muller Road Top — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Filton Avenue Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 0BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BS7 0BW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BS7 0BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 579 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0BW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.