# 1 bedroom flat for sale (BS1 3QD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 21, AVONMEAD HOUSE 40-48, STOKES CROFT, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL BS1 3QD | | Price | £150,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 39 m² | | Last sold | £110,000 Nov 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 31/07/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £290/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,225 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - L2 (£800 - £1,200) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1800-7793-0622-3104-3823) ## Description Unexpectedly available again, A one bedroom flat in the up and coming Stokes Croft area of Bristol which is only a moment away from the city centre. Cabot Circus, the BRI and Bristol University are all within walking distance and you are also very well served for the transport links as well. This property would make a great first step onto the property ladder but would also make a fantastic investment property. The apartment is perfect for someone wo wants to live in a central and vibrant location. In brief the flat comprises of a lounge/dining area, kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom. A real bonus with this property is the fact that it comes with off street parking in the secure gated car park to the rear. The building also has a huge, decked communal terrace, two laundry rooms and a lift. To arrange your viewing please call Chappell and Matthews Estate Agents. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/128972282/1551943) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/128972282/1551944) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/128972282/1551945) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/128972282/1551946) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/128972282/1551947) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/128972282/1551948) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/128972282/1551949) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/128972282/1551950) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/128972282/1551951) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/128972282/1551952) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/128972282/1551953) - Picture No. 07 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/128972282/1551954) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/128972282/1551955) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | AVONMEAD HOUSE 40-48 FLAT 21 STOKES CROFT, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS1 3QD | £110,000 | 06/11/2023 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | KINGS QUARTER APARTMENTS, 15 FLAT 411 KING SQUARE AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8HP | £275,000 | 25/09/2023 | Flat | | KINGS QUARTER APARTMENTS, 15 FLAT 313 KING SQUARE AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8HP | £150,000 | 01/08/2023 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 30 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £185,500 | 18/05/2023 | Flat | | 6 FLAT 1 JAMAICA STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8JW | £250,000 | 12/12/2022 | Flat | | KINGS QUARTER APARTMENTS, 15 FLAT 214 KING SQUARE AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8HP | £290,000 | 05/01/2022 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 18 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £93,375 | 08/12/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 8 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £85,500 | 19/10/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 33 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £197,500 | 12/10/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 27 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £92,985 | 08/10/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 2 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £190,000 | 08/10/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 1 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £163,750 | 20/09/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 6 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £108,000 | 17/09/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 28 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £88,875 | 17/09/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 3 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £176,250 | 15/09/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 19 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £88,485 | 14/09/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 4 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £180,000 | 13/09/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 10 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £99,300 | 08/09/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 11 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £83,986 | 08/09/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 16 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £209,950 | 08/09/2021 | Flat | | DECOURCY HOUSE APARTMENT 14 UPPER YORK STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS2 8FT | £89,977 | 31/08/2021 | Flat | **Area average:** £154,922 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £450,662 (51 Flat, BS1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -66.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bristol, City of). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,695/mo - **Realistic:** £1,883/mo - **Optimistic:** £2,071/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Shropshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Apartments, BS1 | £1,450/mo | 1 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,450/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.97% (okay) - **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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,450/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 11.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 8.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £689/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 19% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,846/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 52% - **10y growth:** 47.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for City of Bristol; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.5% - **5y growth (index):** 5.3% - **10y growth (index):** 29.7% ## 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)