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2 Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PF

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 45
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Downend Road

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

2 Downend Road is a semi-detached house in Horfield, Bristol, Bristol (BS7 9PF). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (80 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £436,000 is 25.5% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£633/sq ft) was about 219.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E45
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from May 2014
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 2 Downend Road in 2022.

3 applications on record at 2 Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PF

3decisions3extensions17documents66nearby
  1. Jan 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension.

    Council
    Bishopston, Cotham And Redland
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    14/05959/H
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

Unlock 2 Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PF's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 66 notable nearby
  • The 17 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

2 Downend Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£436,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£347,500

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 September 2014Most recent

    £347,500

    +281.9%over 16 years
  2. 16 August 1998

    £91,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS7 9PF: £450,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Downend Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Downend Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,814

Street avg £3,506

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Downend Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Churchways Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

Ashley Down Primary School. 45 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BS7 9PF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BS7 9PF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BS7 9PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.