Sold STC Semi-detached

17 LONG CROFT

BRISTOL, YATE, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE BS37 7YN

2 beds 1 baths 56 m² Listed 28 Jan 2026 (-173d)

£249,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BS37 7YN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 LONG CROFT, BRISTOL, YATE, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE BS37 7YN |
| Price | £249,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £249,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 26/01/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £597/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2736-3058-5209-5646-4200)

## Description

**** **** Situated in this popular Brimsham Park location, this two bedroom semi detached house, in good order throughout, and with parking for two side-by-side cars is now offered for sale no onward chain.

Accommodation comprises entrance hall, living/dining room and kitchen to the ground floor with two bedrooms and bathroom to the first.

Gas central heating, double glazing. NO CHAIN.

**** **** Yate is a thriving and well-connected town offering an excellent balance of modern living, green spaces and everyday convenience. Popular with families, professionals and first-time buyers alike, the town combines a strong sense of community with a wide range of amenities.

At its heart is Yate Shopping Centre, providing an extensive selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, alongside supermarkets, schools and healthcare services. The area is well served by parks, cycle paths and recreational spaces, making it ideal for an active lifestyle.

Yate benefits from excellent transport links, including its own railway station with direct services to Bristol, Bath and Gloucester, as well as easy access to the A46, A432 and M4 motorway. This makes it a highly attractive location for commuters while remaining a comfortable place to call home.

With a diverse mix of properties - from modern apartments and new-build homes to established family houses - Yate caters to a wide range of buyers. Its convenience, connectivity and ongoing investment continue to make Yate one of South Gloucestershire's most popular residential locations.

**ENTRANCE** **** Via wooden door with inset opaque double glazed panel into entrance hall.

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** Stairs to first floor with storage cupboard under, radiator.

**LOUNGE** **17' 6" x 9' 5" (5.33m x 2.87m)** Double glazed window and French doors leading to rear garden, double glazed box window to side, two radiators.

**KITCHEN** **7' 11" x 7' 2" (2.41m x 2.18m)** Wall, base and drawer units with work surface and upstands, built-in electric oven and induction hob with glass splash panel and extractor hood over, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, space for washing machine and fridge/freezer, radiator, double glazed window to front.

**LANDING** **** Double glazed window to front, cupboard housing wall mounted gas fired combination boiler, access to roof space.

**BEDROOM** **ONE** **8' 9" to wardrobes x 9' 5" (2.67m x 2.87m)** Double glazed window to rear, built-in wardrobes, radiator.

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **11' 4" x 7' 5" (3.45m x 2.26m)** Double glazed window to front, radiator.

**BATHROOM** **** White suite, panelled bath with tiled surround and mixer shower, WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, opaque double glazed window to rear, radiator.

**OUTSIDE** ****

**REAR** **GARDEN** **** Part patio with fence and wall surround.

**PARKING** **** Allocated side-by-side parking spaces for two vehicles

**** **** Council Tax Band - B

Tenure - Freehold

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171525302/1316459) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/171525302/1316460) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #359431
- **Address:** 17 Long Croft, Yate, BS37 7YN
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/02/2003
- **Work Completed:** 14/10/2002
- **Items:** 9 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #10452092
- **Address:** 17 Long Croft, Yate, BS37 7YN
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/08/2014
- **Work Completed:** 21/07/2014
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £249,000 | 27/03/2026 | Terraced |
| 17 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £149,950 | 12/10/2006 | Terraced |
| 17 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £112,000 | 30/09/2003 | Terraced |
| 17 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £44,500 | 20/12/1996 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 117 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £250,000 | 06/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 5 LADDON MEAD, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7NG | £358,000 | 10/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 115 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £236,000 | 07/11/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 97 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £185,000 | 07/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 101 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £176,600 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| 30 CHURCHILL GARDENS, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7BG | £370,000 | 08/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 103 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £205,000 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 33 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £495,000 | 09/08/2022 | Detached |
| 23 LADDON MEAD, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7NG | £320,000 | 03/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 145 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £218,500 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 23 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £340,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 109 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £235,000 | 19/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 101 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £135,500 | 04/11/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 75 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £441,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 45 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £359,950 | 26/08/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 153 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN | £320,000 | 19/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £276,735 (13 sales)
**Area average:** £349,333 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £333,776 (42 Semi-detached, BS37, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -25.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South Gloucestershire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,305/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,450/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,595/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Gloucester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.58% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £181,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £145,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,446/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 7.6%
- **10y growth:** 30%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South Gloucestershire; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 47.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

56 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£249,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£4,446/m²

Local average

£333,776 (-25.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,648 of 33,755)

Street crime

83 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Two bedroom semi-detached house
No onward chain
Popular 'Brimsham Park' location
Dual aspect lounge/dining room
Newly replaced kitchen
White bathroom suite
Two double bedrooms
Recently replaced combination boiler
Fully enclosed rear garden
Allocated parking for two cars

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Parking: Allocated
Garden: Yes

Description

** Situated in this popular Brimsham Park location, this two bedroom semi detached house, in good order throughout, and with parking for two side-by-side cars is now offered for sale no onward chain.

Accommodation comprises entrance hall, living/dining room and kitchen to the ground floor with two bedrooms and bathroom to the first.

Gas central heating, double glazing. NO CHAIN.

Yate is a thriving and well-connected town offering an excellent balance of modern living, green spaces and everyday convenience. Popular with families, professionals and first-time buyers alike, the town combines a strong sense of community with a wide range of amenities.

At its heart is Yate Shopping Centre, providing an extensive selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, alongside supermarkets, schools and healthcare services. The area is well served by parks, cycle paths and recreational spaces, making it ideal for an active lifestyle.

Yate benefits from excellent transport links, including its own railway station with direct services to Bristol, Bath and Gloucester, as well as easy access to the A46, A432 and M4 motorway. This makes it a highly attractive location for commuters while remaining a comfortable place to call home.

With a diverse mix of properties - from modern apartments and new-build homes to established family houses - Yate caters to a wide range of buyers. Its convenience, connectivity and ongoing investment continue to make Yate one of South Gloucestershire's most popular residential locations.

ENTRANCE Via wooden door with inset opaque double glazed panel into entrance hall.

ENTRANCE HALL Stairs to first floor with storage cupboard under, radiator.

LOUNGE 17' 6" x 9' 5" (5.33m x 2.87m) Double glazed window and French doors leading to rear garden, double glazed box window to side, two radiators.

KITCHEN 7' 11" x 7' 2" (2.41m x 2.18m) Wall, base and drawer units with work surface and upstands, built-in electric oven and induction hob with glass splash panel and extractor hood over, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, space for washing machine and fridge/freezer, radiator, double glazed window to front.

LANDING Double glazed window to front, cupboard housing wall mounted gas fired combination boiler, access to roof space.

BEDROOM ONE 8' 9" to wardrobes x 9' 5" (2.67m x 2.87m) Double glazed window to rear, built-in wardrobes, radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 11' 4" x 7' 5" (3.45m x 2.26m) Double glazed window to front, radiator.

BATHROOM White suite, panelled bath with tiled surround and mixer shower, WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, opaque double glazed window to rear, radiator.

OUTSIDE

REAR GARDEN Part patio with fence and wall surround.

PARKING Allocated side-by-side parking spaces for two vehicles

** Council Tax Band - B
Tenure - Freehold

Listed by

Chipping Sodbury

Bundy & Bond Estate Agents Limited

Reference: 171525302

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 27/01/2026

Expiry date: 26/01/2036

Current heating cost: £597/year

Potential heating cost: £552/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #359431

Property Details

Street: 17 Long Croft

Town: Yate

Postcode: BS37 7YN

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows

Certificate Issued: 14/02/2003

Work Completed: 14/10/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #10452092

Property Details

Street: 17 Long Croft

Town: Yate

Postcode: BS37 7YN

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 04/08/2014

Work Completed: 21/07/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

460% since 1996

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/03/2026 (3 months ago)	£249,000	+66.1%
Sold	12/10/2006 (19 years ago)	£149,950	+33.9%
Sold	30/09/2003 (22 years ago)	£112,000	+151.7%
Sold	20/12/1996 (29 years ago)	£44,500	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street 117 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN	£250,000	06/01/2026	Terraced
5 LADDON MEAD, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7NG	£358,000	10/12/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 115 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN	£236,000	07/11/2025	Terraced
Same street 97 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN	£185,000	07/08/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 101 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN	£176,600	17/11/2023	Flat
30 CHURCHILL GARDENS, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7BG	£370,000	08/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 103 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN	£205,000	14/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 33 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN	£495,000	09/08/2022	Detached
23 LADDON MEAD, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7NG	£320,000	03/05/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 145 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN	£218,500	29/04/2022	Terraced
Same street 23 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN	£340,000	14/01/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 109 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN	£235,000	19/11/2021	Terraced
Same street 101 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN	£135,500	04/11/2021	Flat
Same street 75 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN	£441,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 45 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN	£359,950	26/08/2021	Detached
Same street 153 LONG CROFT, YATE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 7YN	£320,000	19/08/2021	Terraced

Street average: £276,735 (13 sales)

Area average: £349,333 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 7.6%

10y growth 30%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Gloucestershire. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.1%

5y (index) 23.1%

10y (index) 47.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for South Gloucestershire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,305/mo

Realistic £1,450/mo

Optimistic £1,595/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Gloucestershire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Gloucester: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BS37 7YN

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Randolph Avenue	0.1 miles
Shop	Sainsbury's Local	0.4 miles
Shop	G.R. Auto Services	0.9 miles
Train station	Yate	1.0 miles
Train station	Bristol Parkway	5.9 miles
University	School of Architecture and Environment	6.6 miles
Hospital	Saint Peter's Hospice	8.8 miles
University	Bristol Digital Futures Institute	9.8 miles
Hospital	Spire Bristol	10.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	41
Anti-social behaviour	13
Shoplifting	10
Criminal damage and arson	5
Burglary	4
Public order	3
Robbery	3
Other crime	2
Other theft	2
Total incidents	83

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Brimsham Green School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2019
North Road Community Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 4 Dec 2022
Tyndale Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 9 Nov 2023
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 26 Nov 2023
The Ridge Junior School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 17 May 2013

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.58%

Max investor price (0.8%) £181,250

Target investor price (1%) £145,000

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).