What kind of home is 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH?

557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH?

The current EPC rating for 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH?

557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 49% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BS7 0QH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH use?

The latest EPC at 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH had any planning applications?

557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2007. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH in?

557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH sits in Horfield, Bristol, Bristol. It falls within the BS7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH?

Police records around 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (80% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH?

The closest primary school to 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH is Shield Road Primary School (299m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Orchard School Bristol (948m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH?

The closest bus stop to 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, BS7 0QH is The Bulldog, 134m away. The nearest rail option is Filton Abbey Wood Rail Station, 379m away.

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557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0QH

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 557a

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

557a is a mid-terrace house in Horfield, Bristol, Bristol (BS7 0QH). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2022 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (88 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2007.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Apr 2022

EPC improved fromF25toE39

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 557a, First Floor Flat, Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2007
ConversionFull
In report
Construction of external staircase to facilitate the conversion of the 1st floor to independant residential accommodation.
Agent
AR Reed Surveying Services
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
PT06/3465/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.

557a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£212,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS7 0QH: £205,000 (2022–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Filton Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 557a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

39 (E)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 53 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Bulldog — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Shield Road Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS7 0QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 51 points of interest in total.

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