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4 Dorchester Road, Bristol, BS7 0LA

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
58 m²
624 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 4 Dorchester Road

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

4 Dorchester Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bristol (BS7 0LA). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 58 m² this is the 4th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–106 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since December 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since September 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 sits 89.5% above the 2004 sale of £105,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 58 m² it's 24.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 24 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

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

  • Bedrooms2
Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Dec 2014
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Dorchester Road, Bristol, BS7 0LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

  1. Mar 2005
    SubdivisionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Erection of two-storey side extension to facilitate conversion of single dwelling house into 2 no. self contained flats.

    Extension
    Reference
    05/00126/F
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2004
    SubdivisionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Erection of two-storey side extensionto facilitate conversion of single dwelling house into 2 no. self contained flats, with new vehicular access onto Dorchester Road/Filton Avenue and off-street car parking for two no. cars.

    Extension
    Reference
    04/04495/F
    View planning record
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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.

4 Dorchester Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£105,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 September 2004Most recent

    £105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS7 0LA: £320,000 (2022–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Dorchester Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 4 Dorchester Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
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

Dorchester Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Filton Avenue Primary School. 34 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 0LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BS7 0LA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BS7 0LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

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

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 64 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Dorchester Road, Bristol, BS7 0LA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.