What kind of home is 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG?

489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG?

The current EPC rating for 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG?

489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 66% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BS7 8UG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG use?

The latest EPC at 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG?

489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG has 3 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in July 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG in?

489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG sits in Horfield, Bristol, Bristol. It falls within the BS7 postcode district.

Is 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG in a safe area?

Police records around 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG 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 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG?

The closest primary school to 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG is Ashley Down Primary School (533m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Orchard School Bristol (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG?

The closest bus stop to 489a, Gloucester Road, BS7 8UG is Muller Road Top, 68m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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489a, Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8UG

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 489a

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

489a is a semi-detached house in Horfield, Bristol, Bristol (BS7 8UG). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (119 m² across 43 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

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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.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 489a, Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8UG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2023
Conditions
In report
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 and 3 of permission 20/00594/N Application for prior notification of proposed demolition.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
23/01763/COND
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Jul 2020
Change of UseAmendment
In report
An application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Offices (Class B1(a)) to dwellinghouse (Class C3). - 1 Unit.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
20/02444/COU
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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.

489a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£339,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 8UG: £382,500 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Gloucester Road homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 489a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

On par

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Muller Road Top — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ashley Down Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS7 8UG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS7 8UG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 67 points of interest in total.

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Common questions

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