139a, Apartment 1, Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8BA
About 139a
139a is a mid-terrace house in Bishopston, Bristol, Bristol (BS7 8BA). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 71 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in 139a, where floor areas span 42–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (75 versus a worst of 58). The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Main heating runs on electricity.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 September 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
139a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
36 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
139a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£308,000
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 4 sales in BS7 8BA: £178,500 (2022–2007).
Versus other Gloucester Road homes
On epc rating, 139a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 61 (D)
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 67 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 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
Sommerville Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Sefton Park Infant School. 46 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
50.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.2dB







