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55 ELM ROAD

BRISTOL, PAULTON, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET BS39 7QX

3 beds 1 baths 936 sq ft Listed 25 Jan 2025 (-501d)

£275,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BS39 7QX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 55 ELM ROAD, BRISTOL, PAULTON, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET BS39 7QX |
| Price | £275,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 87 m² |
| Last sold | £275,000 Jun 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £827/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,100

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/2311-1602-5134-1811-1433)

## Description

**THE PROPERTY**

Allen Residential are pleased to offer for sale this semi detached home that sits on a good size plot in the heart of the village and with the primary school a stone's throw away, making it ideal for young families. The village itself offers several shops, cafe, Italian restaurant and hairdressers, whilst being within commuting distance of both Bristol and Bath.

The accommodation comprises of entrance hall, a light and airy lounge/ diner, fitted kitchen and utility area. From the first floor landing are three good size bedrooms and family bathroom. The large rear garden is the main feature, laid to lawn with plenty of space for families, those looking to entertain and potential for extension subject to planning permissions.

A great family home on good sized plot, for more information or to arrange a viewing contact the sales team at Allen Residential on  .

**THE ACCOMMODATION**

ENTRANCE HALL AND STAIRS

LOUNGE/ DINER

KITCHEN

UTILITY AREA

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

BEDROOM ONE

BEDROOM TWO

BEDROOM THREE

BATHROOM

SEE FLOORPLAN FOR MEASUREMENTS

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/157352693/537669) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #14572993
- **Address:** 55 Elm Road, Paulton, BS39 7QX
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/05/2021
- **Work Completed:** 14/04/2021
- **Items:** 9 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 55 ELM ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QX | £275,000 | 20/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 55 ELM ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QX | £199,950 | 25/01/2019 | Semi-detached |
| 55 ELM ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QX | £133,750 | 21/06/2013 | Semi-detached |
| 55 ELM ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QX | £120,000 | 15/06/2009 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 35 RUDGEWAY ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RB | £278,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 HOLWELL CLOSE, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7TD | £265,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 ALEXANDRA PARK, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QT | £280,000 | 22/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 ALEXANDRA PARK, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QT | £280,000 | 11/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 ALEXANDRA PARK, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QS | £417,000 | 04/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 ALEXANDRA PARK, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QS | £299,950 | 27/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| APPLE TREE COTTAGE WINTERFIELD ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RF | £257,500 | 12/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 ST JULIENS CLOSE, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7TE | £250,000 | 29/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 ALEXANDRA PARK, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QT | £275,000 | 12/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 ST JULIENS CLOSE, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7TE | £258,000 | 09/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 ALEXANDRA PARK, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QS | £285,000 | 17/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 SPRING GROUND ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RA | £271,500 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 35 SPRING GROUND ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RA | £375,000 | 04/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| WESBROOK HOUSE WINTERFIELD ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RF | £260,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 27 RUDGEWAY ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RB | £240,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| SAN ROMA WINTERFIELD ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RF | £255,000 | 08/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 5 RUDGEWAY ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RE | £240,000 | 24/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| ROJALES WINTERFIELD ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QR | £245,000 | 17/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £279,553 (18 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £365,944 (18 Semi-detached, BS39, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -24.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bath and North East Somerset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,689/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,877/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,065/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.68% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £234,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £187,700

*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:** £3,161/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 21.5%
- **10y growth:** 52.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bath and North East Somerset; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 37.5%

## 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

87 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£275,000 Jun 2025

Price per m²

£3,161/m²

Local average

£365,944 (-24.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,542 of 33,755)

Street crime

43 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

A GOOD SIZE PLOT AND GARDENS
LIGHT AND AIRY LOUNGE/ DINER
KITCHEN AND UTILITY AREA
SPACE TO EXTEND SUBJECT TO PLANNING PERMISSION
THREE BEDROOMS
CLOSE TO THE VILLAGES PRIMARY SCHOOL

Additional details

Parking: Driveway
Garden: Yes

Description

THE PROPERTY
Allen Residential are pleased to offer for sale this semi detached home that sits on a good size plot in the heart of the village and with the primary school a stone's throw away, making it ideal for young families. The village itself offers several shops, cafe, Italian restaurant and hairdressers, whilst being within commuting distance of both Bristol and Bath.
The accommodation comprises of entrance hall, a light and airy lounge/ diner, fitted kitchen and utility area. From the first floor landing are three good size bedrooms and family bathroom. The large rear garden is the main feature, laid to lawn with plenty of space for families, those looking to entertain and potential for extension subject to planning permissions.
A great family home on good sized plot, for more information or to arrange a viewing contact the sales team at Allen Residential on .

THE ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE HALL AND STAIRS
LOUNGE/ DINER
KITCHEN
UTILITY AREA
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
BEDROOM ONE
BEDROOM TWO
BEDROOM THREE
BATHROOM

SEE FLOORPLAN FOR MEASUREMENTS

Listed by

Paulton

Allen Residential

Reference: 157352693

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/02/2025

Current heating cost: £827/year

Potential heating cost: £567/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,100

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 (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
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

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #14572993

Property Details

Street: 55 Elm Road

Town: Paulton

Postcode: BS39 7QX

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 09/05/2021

Work Completed: 14/04/2021

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

129% since 2009

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/06/2025 (11 months ago)	£275,000	+37.5%
Sold	25/01/2019 (7 years ago)	£199,950	+49.5%
Sold	21/06/2013 (12 years ago)	£133,750	+11.5%
Sold	15/06/2009 (16 years ago)	£120,000	—

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
35 RUDGEWAY ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RB	£278,000	10/11/2023	Semi-detached
4 HOLWELL CLOSE, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7TD	£265,000	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
28 ALEXANDRA PARK, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QT	£280,000	22/08/2022	Semi-detached
22 ALEXANDRA PARK, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QT	£280,000	11/08/2022	Semi-detached
15 ALEXANDRA PARK, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QS	£417,000	04/08/2022	Semi-detached
7 ALEXANDRA PARK, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QS	£299,950	27/07/2022	Semi-detached
APPLE TREE COTTAGE WINTERFIELD ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RF	£257,500	12/07/2022	Semi-detached
9 ST JULIENS CLOSE, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7TE	£250,000	29/06/2022	Semi-detached
30 ALEXANDRA PARK, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QT	£275,000	12/04/2022	Semi-detached
11 ST JULIENS CLOSE, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7TE	£258,000	09/04/2022	Semi-detached
8 ALEXANDRA PARK, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QS	£285,000	17/02/2022	Semi-detached
29 SPRING GROUND ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RA	£271,500	17/12/2021	Semi-detached
35 SPRING GROUND ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RA	£375,000	04/11/2021	Semi-detached
WESBROOK HOUSE WINTERFIELD ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RF	£260,000	30/09/2021	Semi-detached
27 RUDGEWAY ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RB	£240,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached
SAN ROMA WINTERFIELD ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RF	£255,000	08/07/2021	Semi-detached
5 RUDGEWAY ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7RE	£240,000	24/06/2021	Semi-detached
ROJALES WINTERFIELD ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BS39 7QR	£245,000	17/06/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £279,553 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 21.5%

10y growth 52.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bath and North East Somerset. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.2%

5y (index) 18.6%

10y (index) 37.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bath and North East Somerset. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,689/mo

Realistic £1,877/mo

Optimistic £2,065/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bath and North East Somerset.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bath: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Rudgeway Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Terry's Hair Artist	0.3 miles
Shop	The Co-operative Travel	0.3 miles
Train station	Midsomer Norton	1.7 miles
Train station	Oldfield Park	7.4 miles
Hospital	Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet	8.3 miles
University	University of Bath	9.1 miles
University	University of Bath Campus	9.1 miles
Hospital	Dorothy House Hospice Care	9.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	18
Anti-social behaviour	6
Public order	5
Vehicle crime	4
Burglary	2
Criminal damage and arson	2
Other crime	2
Other theft	2
Shoplifting	2
Total incidents	43

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
Paulton Junior School	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 2 Mar 2015
Paulton Infant School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 27 Sep 2023
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 15 Jun 2011
High Littleton CofE VC Primary School	Primary	1.3 miles	Outstanding — 25 Feb 2014
Longvernal Primary School	Primary	1.3 miles	Good — 21 Mar 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.68%

Max investor price (0.8%) £234,625

Target investor price (1%) £187,700

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).