4a, Bishop Lane, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8NJ
About 4a
4a is a mid-terrace house in Bishopston, Bristol, Bristol (BS7 8NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 50 m² this is the 6th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 20–70 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 9 units on file.
Across 2020–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at -10.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 sits 85.9% above the 2023 sale of £135,550. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£252/sq ft) was about 29.7% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Last sale on file: £135,550 in May 2023.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Roof insulation improved
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
4a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
37applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
£252,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -10.5% per year over 3 years.
£135,550
Growth on file: -10.5% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
25 May 2023Most recent
£135,550
-26.7%over 2 years30 July 2020
£185,000
Median price across the last 3 sales in BS7 8NJ: £189,000 (2007–2003).
Everything we know about 4a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Bishop Lane homes
On epc rating, 4a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
45 (E)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 38 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Nevil Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Bishop Road Primary School. 44 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.8dB