Sold STC Semi-detached

38 COUNTERPOOL ROAD

BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE BS15 8DQ

3 beds 1 baths 753 sq ft Listed 15 Aug 2024 (-667d)

£300,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BS15 8DQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 38 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE BS15 8DQ |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 70 m² |
| Last sold | £305,000 Nov 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 12/08/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £909/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- 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/8000-0977-0222-1490-3843)

## Description

This charming 1930s home boasts a light and airy ambiance, enhanced by new wooden floors. Sold with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

The ground floor features a welcoming hallway that leads to a cozy lounge, as well as a spacious kitchen breakfast room with a range of base and units so offering plenty of storage. Upstairs, the first-floor landing provides access to two generously sized double bedrooms, a comfortable single bedroom, and a family bathroom.

Outside, the rear garden is neatly laid to patio which has recently been updated by the sellers, offering a great space for relaxation or entertaining. Additionally, there is convenient driveway parking at the front of the property.

Kingswood, BS15, is a suburban area located in South Gloucestershire, near Bristol. It has a rich history, with origins dating back to the mining industry and a blend of both modern and period properties

Kingswood offers a variety of amenities, including local shops, cafes, and parks, making it a convenient and family-friendly location. The area also benefits from good transport links to Bristol city center and nearby towns, along with access to schools and community facilities. Its suburban atmosphere combined with proximity to urban conveniences makes it a popular residential choice.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/151392308/648295) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/151392308/648296) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #9358190
- **Address:** 38 Counterpool Road, BRISTOL, BS15 8DQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 18/02/2013
- **Work Completed:** 17/01/2013
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ | £305,000 | 22/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 38 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ | £265,000 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 38 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ | £237,500 | 04/04/2017 | Semi-detached |
| 38 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ | £160,000 | 03/08/2012 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 GREENORE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8ER | £355,500 | 06/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 25 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ | £265,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 15 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ | £304,000 | 10/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 GREENORE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8ER | £340,000 | 13/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 78 FOREST ROAD, KINGSWOOD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8EH | £365,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 GREENORE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8ER | £341,000 | 25/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 GREENORE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8ER | £350,000 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 32 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ | £290,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 22 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ | £267,000 | 21/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 11 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ | £285,000 | 19/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 GREENORE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8ER | £340,000 | 16/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £282,200 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £348,583 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £334,159 (60 Semi-detached, BS15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -10.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,301/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,446/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,591/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:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £180,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £144,600

*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:** £4,286/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16.9%
- **10y growth:** 39.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.3%

## 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

70 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£305,000 Nov 2024

Price per m²

£4,286/m²

Local average

£334,159 (-10.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,543 of 33,755)

Street crime

356 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

THREE BEDROOMS
LIGHT & AIRY HOME
LOUNGE & KITCHEN DINING ROOM
MODERN FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM
DRIVEWAY PARKING
ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN
GAS CENTRAL HEATING & DOUBLE GLAZING
NO ONWARD CHAIN
EPC: D

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This charming 1930s home boasts a light and airy ambiance, enhanced by new wooden floors. Sold with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

The ground floor features a welcoming hallway that leads to a cozy lounge, as well as a spacious kitchen breakfast room with a range of base and units so offering plenty of storage. Upstairs, the first-floor landing provides access to two generously sized double bedrooms, a comfortable single bedroom, and a family bathroom.

Outside, the rear garden is neatly laid to patio which has recently been updated by the sellers, offering a great space for relaxation or entertaining. Additionally, there is convenient driveway parking at the front of the property.
Kingswood, BS15, is a suburban area located in South Gloucestershire, near Bristol. It has a rich history, with origins dating back to the mining industry and a blend of both modern and period properties

Kingswood offers a variety of amenities, including local shops, cafes, and parks, making it a convenient and family-friendly location. The area also benefits from good transport links to Bristol city center and nearby towns, along with access to schools and community facilities. Its suburban atmosphere combined with proximity to urban conveniences makes it a popular residential choice.

Listed by

Kingswood

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 151392308

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/08/2024

Expiry date: 12/08/2034

Current heating cost: £909/year

Potential heating cost: £657/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
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

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9358190

Property Details

Street: 38 Counterpool Road

Town: BRISTOL

Postcode: BS15 8DQ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 18/02/2013

Work Completed: 17/01/2013

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

91% since 2012

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	22/11/2024 (1 year ago)	£305,000	+15.1%
Sold	22/10/2021 (4 years ago)	£265,000	+11.6%
Sold	04/04/2017 (9 years ago)	£237,500	+48.4%
Sold	03/08/2012 (13 years ago)	£160,000	—

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
7 GREENORE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8ER	£355,500	06/01/2026	Semi-detached
Same street 25 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ	£265,000	05/05/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 15 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ	£304,000	10/02/2023	Semi-detached
7 GREENORE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8ER	£340,000	13/01/2023	Semi-detached
78 FOREST ROAD, KINGSWOOD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8EH	£365,000	02/12/2022	Semi-detached
20 GREENORE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8ER	£341,000	25/07/2022	Semi-detached
15 GREENORE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8ER	£350,000	25/11/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 32 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ	£290,000	27/09/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 22 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ	£267,000	21/06/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 11 COUNTERPOOL ROAD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8DQ	£285,000	19/06/2021	Semi-detached
17 GREENORE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS15 8ER	£340,000	16/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £282,200 (5 sales)

Area average: £348,583 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.9%

10y growth 39.9%

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

1y (index) 2.1%

5y (index) 22.8%

10y (index) 48.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,301/mo

Realistic £1,446/mo

Optimistic £1,591/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Gloucestershire.

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

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Bargain Beer	0.1 miles
Bus stop	John Cabot Ct College	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Oakfield Road	0.2 miles
Shop	Barker's Dog Grooming	0.2 miles
Train station	Oldland Common	2.2 miles
Train station	Lawrence Hill	2.2 miles
University	Bristol Digital Futures Institute	2.8 miles
University	dBs Institute Bristol Campus	3.3 miles
Hospital	St Michael's Hospital	3.7 miles
Hospital	The Chesterfield	4.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	118
Shoplifting	41
Anti-social behaviour	38
Criminal damage and arson	30
Public order	29
Burglary	28
Vehicle crime	27
Other theft	21
Other crime	12
Robbery	5
Drugs	3
Bicycle theft	2
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	356

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
John Cabot Academy	Secondary	0.1 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Beacon Rise Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 29 Jan 2024
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 16 Nov 2023
Two Mile Hill Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 21 Sep 2022
The Park Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 17 Jul 2017

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.48%

Max investor price (0.8%) £180,750

Target investor price (1%) £144,600

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).