What type of property is 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF?

4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF sell for?

4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF last sold for £435,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £47,000 in June 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF changed over time?

Across 4 sales between June 1997 and September 2024, 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF rose from £47,000 to £435,000, a change of £388,000. That works out to roughly +8.5% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF?

The current EPC rating for 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF?

4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF?

4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF has council approval for rear extension granted in January 2026 under ref. 25/15204/H. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF?

4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF located?

4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF sits in Horfield, Bristol, Bristol. It falls within the BS7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF?

Police records around 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF 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.

Which schools serve 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF?

The closest primary school to 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF is Ashley Down Primary School (30m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fairfield High School (1.2km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF?

The closest bus stop to 4 Downend Road, BS7 9PF is Churchways Avenue, 269m away. The nearest rail option is Ashley Down, 711m away.

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4 Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PF

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Downend Road

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

4 Downend Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Horfield, Bristol, Bristol (BS7 9PF). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2026. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£525/sq ft) was about 165.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £435,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Sept 2013

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Downend Road has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

Jan 2026
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Rear extension with associated deck and rear access steps.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
25/15204/H
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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.

4 Downend Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£443,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£435,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2024Most recent
£435,000
+162.0%over 22 years
19 September 2002
£166,000
+66.0%over 1 year
8 December 2000
£100,000
+112.8%over 3 years
8 June 1997
£47,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BS7 9PF: £450,000 (2024–2020).

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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.

Years Held for 4 Downend Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,649

Street avg £3,578

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above

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Area

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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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BS7 9PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

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