Sold STC House

20 STANBURY AVENUE

BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL BS16 5AN

3 beds 1,184 sq ft Listed 23 Oct 2025 (-233d)

£400,000

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# 3 bedroom house for sale (BS16 5AN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 20 STANBURY AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL BS16 5AN |
| Price | £400,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 110 m² |
| Last sold | £390,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 03/10/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £564/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,500

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9040-2204-2000-2009-1011)

## Description

Once inside you will find an entrance vestibule leading into the traditional style entrance hallway.  From the hallway you will find access to the bay fronted lounge, separate dining room and a modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room.  From the kitchen you will gain access to the garden and a cloakroom.

To the first floor can be found 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Externally the property offers a pleasant lawned rear garden and a traditional style front garden.

Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Properties of this style and location are always in high demand in the Fishponds area, so call today and arrange an internal inspection.

Additional Information:

The vendor has advised us that this property is of freehold tenure.

Land Registry indicates that there is a yearly rent charge of approximately £3 applicable.

This information is yet to be confirmed.  Purchasers should obtain confirmation of this from their solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

The property has an EPC rating of C and a council tax band of B.

From our offices in Downend travel along North Street turn right at the traffic lights into the High Street at Staple Hill.  Continue into Staple Hill Road taking the 3rd turning right into Stanbury Avenue. No.20 can be found on the right hand side.

## Property Photos

- ![Front Of Property](/listings/photos/168544775/456666) - Front Of Property
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/168544775/456668) - Lounge
- ![Reception 2](/listings/photos/168544775/456670) - Reception 2
- ![Kitchen/Breakfast Room](/listings/photos/168544775/456671) - Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- ![Kitchen/Breakfast Room](/listings/photos/168544775/456672) - Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/168544775/456673) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/168544775/456674) - Bedroom 2
- ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/168544775/456675) - Family Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/168544775/456676) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/168544775/456678) - Rear Garden
- ![Front Of Property](/listings/photos/168544775/456681) - Front Of Property

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/168544775/456682) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/168544775/456683) - EPC 1
- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/168544775/456689) - EPC 2

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 STANBURY AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS16 5AN | £390,000 | 25/02/2026 | Terraced |
| 20 STANBURY AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS16 5AN | £192,500 | 05/04/2012 | 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] 14 STANBURY AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS16 5AN | £446,700 | 21/01/2026 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 46 STANBURY AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS16 5AN | £484,030 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 44 STAPLE HILL ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS16 5BS | £77,500 | 09/09/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 14 STANBURY AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS16 5AN | £383,100 | 22/06/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £437,943 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £77,500 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £382,384 (17 Other, BS16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +4.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bristol, City of). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,697/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,885/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,074/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £848/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £235,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £188,500

*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:** £3,636/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 52.7%
- **10y growth:** -84.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for City of Bristol; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 42.7%

## 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

110 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£390,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£3,636/m²

Local average

£382,384 (+4.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,066 of 33,755)

Street crime

448 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Tree Lined Side Street Position
3 Bedrooms * Popular Fishponds Area
Lounge & Separate Dining Room
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Cloakroom * Gas Central Heating
Double Glazing * No Onward Chain
Lawned Rear Garden * Period Features
Walking Distance To Shops/Bars/Bus Route
Upstairs Family Bathroom
EPC Band C * Council Tax Band B

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Michael Nicholas Estate Agents are pleased to offer to the market this attractive bay fronted Period terraced property. Set within this tree lined avenue and with easy access to the local shops, bars, restaurants, schools and bus routes, the property in brief offers the following accommodation.

Once inside you will find an entrance vestibule leading into the traditional style entrance hallway. From the hallway you will find access to the bay fronted lounge, separate dining room and a modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room. From the kitchen you will gain access to the garden and a cloakroom.

To the first floor can be found 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Externally the property offers a pleasant lawned rear garden and a traditional style front garden.

Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Properties of this style and location are always in high demand in the Fishponds area, so call today and arrange an internal inspection.

Additional Information:
The vendor has advised us that this property is of freehold tenure.
Land Registry indicates that there is a yearly rent charge of approximately £3 applicable.
This information is yet to be confirmed. Purchasers should obtain confirmation of this from their solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

The property has an EPC rating of C and a council tax band of B.

From our offices in Downend travel along North Street turn right at the traffic lights into the High Street at Staple Hill. Continue into Staple Hill Road taking the 3rd turning right into Stanbury Avenue. No.20 can be found on the right hand side.

Listed by

Downend

Michael Nicholas

Reference: 168544775

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 04/10/2021

Expiry date: 03/10/2031

Current heating cost: £564/year

Potential heating cost: £371/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,500

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 2

Price history

103% since 2012

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/02/2026 (3 months ago)	£390,000	+102.6%
Sold	05/04/2012 (14 years ago)	£192,500	—

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 14 STANBURY AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS16 5AN	£446,700	21/01/2026	Terraced
Same street 46 STANBURY AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS16 5AN	£484,030	17/03/2023	Terraced
44 STAPLE HILL ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS16 5BS	£77,500	09/09/2022	Other
Same street 14 STANBURY AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS16 5AN	£383,100	22/06/2021	Terraced

Street average: £437,943 (3 sales)

Area average: £77,500 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 52.7%

10y growth -84.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): City of Bristol. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -2.7%

5y (index) 12.7%

10y (index) 42.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bristol, City of. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,697/mo

Realistic £1,885/mo

Optimistic £2,074/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bristol, City of.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Gloucester: £848/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BS16 5AN

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Maywood Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Downend Autos	0.2 miles
Shop	Plumbing Trade Supplies	0.4 miles
University	School of Architecture and Environment	1.8 miles
Train station	Stapleton Road	2.3 miles
Train station	Bristol Parkway	2.4 miles
University	Bristol Digital Futures Institute	3.3 miles
Hospital	South West Regional Laboratories	3.8 miles
Hospital	Spire Bristol	4.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	158
Shoplifting	81
Anti-social behaviour	66
Public order	42
Criminal damage and arson	31
Other theft	19
Vehicle crime	17
Burglary	12
Robbery	9
Other crime	4
Theft from the person	4
Drugs	3
Possession of weapons	2
Total incidents	448

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Little Hayes Nursery School	Nursery	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 23 Jun 2024
Pathways Learning Centre	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 13 Nov 2022
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 12 Feb 2016
Briarwood School	Other	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Avanti Gardens School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 11 Mar 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.47%

Max investor price (0.8%) £235,625

Target investor price (1%) £188,500

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).