55a, Kennington Avenue, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 9EU
About 55a
55a is a semi-detached house in Bishopston, Bristol, Bristol (BS7 9EU). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 72 m² this is the 8th smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–174 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 72 m² it sits well below the postcode median (117 m² across 31 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
55a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
66 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
55a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£317,000
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 9EU: £500,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in BS7 9EU
First Floor Flat, 47 Kennington Avenue, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 9EU
Sold Jun 2025
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Sold Jun 2025
£354,50027 Kennington Avenue, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 9EU
Sold Mar 2025
£675,0001 Kennington Avenue, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 9EU
Sold Dec 2023
£718,00045 Kennington Avenue, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 9EU
Sold Aug 2023
£500,000
Versus other Kennington Avenue homes
EPC Rating for 55a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 61 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.5 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
Kennington Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Brunel Field Primary School. 46 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
49.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB