What kind of home is 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET?

40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET is a mid-terrace house.

When did 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET last change hands?

40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET last sold for £298,500 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £100,500 in November 1997, so prices have been rising over 27 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 1997 and September 2024, 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET rose from £100,500 to £298,500, a change of £198,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET?

The current EPC rating for 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET?

40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET use?

The latest EPC at 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET?

40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET?

40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET is in council tax band D.

Which area is 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET in?

40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET sits in Bishopston, Bristol, Bristol. It falls within the BS7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET?

Police records around 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET 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 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET?

The closest primary school to 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET is Brunel Field Primary School (158m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fairfield High School (834m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET?

The closest bus stop to 40 Kennington Avenue, BS7 9ET is Kennington Avenue, 95m away. The nearest rail option is Ashley Down Rail Station, 440m away.

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40 Kennington Avenue, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 9ET

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 40 Kennington Avenue

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

40 Kennington Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Bishopston, Bristol, Bristol (BS7 9ET). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £633,000 sits 112.1% above the 2024 sale of £298,500. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £298,500.

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Risks

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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.

40 Kennington Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Kennington Avenue, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 9ET, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Feb 2026
Conditions
In report
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 of permission 25/14194/F Retrospective Change of use from C3 (dwelling house) to C4 (small HMO), with associated cycle store and bin store.
Retrospective
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
26/10072/COND
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Nov 2025
HMOFull
In report
Retrospective Change of use from C3 (dwelling house) to C4 (small HMO), with associated cycle store and bin store.
Retrospective
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
25/14194/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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£633,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£298,500

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

5 September 2024Most recent
£298,500
+197.0%over 26 years
7 November 1997
£100,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS7 9ET: £621,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in BS7 9ET

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On the street

Versus other Kennington Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 Kennington Avenue outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,447

Street avg £4,051

Strongly below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bristol district page.

Full Bristol report

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

Kennington Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Brunel Field Primary School. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Night-time road noise heatmap for BS7 9ET

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 76 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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