557b, Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0QH
About 557b
557b 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 this is the 5th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–151 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (39 versus a best of 78).
At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (88 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 17 May 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
557b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
159 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
557b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£201,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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: £255,000 (2026–2019).
Nearby sales in BS7 0QH
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£190,000583 Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0QH
Sold Feb 2021
£293,000609 Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0QH
Sold Feb 2020
£795577 Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0QH
Sold Nov 2019
£260,000
Versus other Filton Avenue homes
On epc rating, 557b runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
39 (E)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 48 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
297/mo
Steady 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.9dB







