When did 42 Downend Road, BS7 9PF last change hands?

42 Downend Road, BS7 9PF last sold for £345,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £172,500 in August 2004, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 Downend Road, BS7 9PF?

Across 2 sales between August 2004 and October 2014, 42 Downend Road, BS7 9PF rose from £172,500 to £345,000, a change of £172,500. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 42 Downend Road, BS7 9PF?

42 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 42 Downend Road, BS7 9PF located?

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

Is 42 Downend Road, BS7 9PF in a safe area?

Police records around 42 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 42 Downend Road, BS7 9PF?

The closest primary school to 42 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 transport links are near 42 Downend Road, BS7 9PF?

The closest bus stop to 42 Downend Road, BS7 9PF is Churchways Avenue, 269m away. The nearest rail option is Ashley Down, 711m away.

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42 Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PF

1 planning record

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 42 Downend Road

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

42 Downend Road is a three-bedroom property in Horfield, Bristol, Bristol (BS7 9PF). It has council tax band B. Other recorded features include a basement and a loft.

Last sold in October 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across 2004–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2007.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
EnsuiteYes
LoftYes
BasementYes

Outside

Private gardenrear

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2007
ExtensionOutline
In report
Certificate of proposed lawfulness application for construction of a rear roof extension.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
07/03305/CP
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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42 Downend Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.

Last sold (2014)

£345,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

20 October 2014Most recent
£345,000
+100.0%over 10 years
4 August 2004
£172,500

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

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Area

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Full Bristol report

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for BS7 9PF

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