Sold STC Detached

28 FIRST AVENUE

BRISTOL, ST ANNES PARK, CITY OF BRISTOL BS4 4DU

2 beds 1 baths 1,109 sq ft Listed 22 Sep 2023 (-995d)

£500,000

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (BS4 4DU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 28 FIRST AVENUE, BRISTOL, ST ANNES PARK, CITY OF BRISTOL BS4 4DU |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 103 m² |
| Last sold | £380,000 Nov 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 18/05/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,584/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,125

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- 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/0360-2781-4250-2797-6631)

## Description

The interior of this bungalow offers an abundance of space and potential. As you step inside, you are welcomed by an inviting entrance hallway that serves as the gateway to the rest of the home. The well-equipped kitchen is the heart of the house, while two spacious reception rooms lead to a sprawling conservatory that adds versatility and an inviting connection to the outdoors.

The property boasts two comfortable bedrooms and a bathroom, ensuring that you have all the room you need for comfortable living.

Outside, the property presents a detached garage and a driveway with ample off-street parking spaces, providing both convenience and storage solutions.

While the bungalow requires modernization, it offers an ideal opportunity for those with a creative vision to fashion their dream home. This property is tailor-made for individuals or families who relish the prospect of customizing their living space to match their unique tastes and preferences.

Don't let this extraordinary chance slip through your fingers. Schedule a viewing today and unlock the potential of this remarkable corner-plot bungalow, where you can turn your vision into a reality and create a truly exceptional home.

**Living Room** - 4.22m x 5.7m -

**Dining Room** - 4.25m x 3.62m -

**Kitchen** - 3.62m x 3.62m -

**Conservatory** - 9.77m x 2.93m -

**Bedroom One** - 4.88m x 3.78m -

**Bedroom Two** - 3.29m x 3.69m -

**Bathroom** - 1.79m x 2.54m -

**Tenure Status - Freehold** -

**Council Tax - Band D** -

## Property Photos

- ![Main](/listings/photos/140325560/499453) - Main
- ![Front Garden](/listings/photos/140325560/499459) - Front Garden
- ![Street View](/listings/photos/140325560/499470) - Street View
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/140325560/499476) - Hallway
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/140325560/499485) - Living Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/140325560/499490) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/140325560/499495) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/140325560/499500) - Kitchen
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/140325560/499505) - Conservatory
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/140325560/499509) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/140325560/499514) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/140325560/499516) - Bathroom
- ![Garage](/listings/photos/140325560/499520) - Garage
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/140325560/499525) - Garden
- ![Side Garden](/listings/photos/140325560/499531) - Side Garden
- ![Side Garden](/listings/photos/140325560/499539) - Side Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/140325560/499546) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/140325560/499551) - Rear Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/140325560/499558) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/140325560/499564) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/140325560/499570) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/140325560/499575) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/140325560/499581) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #8475996
- **Address:** 28 First Avenue, BRISTOL, BS4 4DU
- **Certificate Issued:** 31/10/2011
- **Work Completed:** 26/09/2011
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #8374129
- **Address:** 28 First Avenue, BRISTOL, BS4 4DU
- **Certificate Issued:** 05/09/2011
- **Work Completed:** 12/08/2011
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 28 FIRST AVENUE, ST ANNES PARK, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS4 4DU | £380,000 | 03/11/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 60 BIRCHWOOD ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS4 4QN | £470,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 15 FIRST AVENUE, ST ANNES PARK, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS4 4DU | £653,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 14 FIRST AVENUE, ST ANNES PARK, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS4 4DU | £595,000 | 15/08/2022 | Detached |
| 38 ROCHESTER ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS4 4QQ | £490,000 | 23/06/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £624,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £480,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £260,000 (1 Detached, BS4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +92.3%

## 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 Bristol (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,092/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (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:** £4,854/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -32%
- **10y growth:** -42.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for City of Bristol; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 46%

## 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

103 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£380,000 Nov 2023

Price per m²

£4,854/m²

Local average

£260,000 (+92.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,543 of 33,755)

Street crime

338 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Energy Rating - D
Two Bedrooms
Bayed Lounge
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom
Detached Garage
Garage
No Chain
Detached Bungalow

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

Seize a rare and exclusive chance to own a detached bungalow situated on the prestigious First Avenue, and here's the best part—it comes with no onward chain! This extraordinary property is nestled within a lush, mature, and generously sized corner plot that has been meticulously landscaped to create a picturesque setting.

The interior of this bungalow offers an abundance of space and potential. As you step inside, you are welcomed by an inviting entrance hallway that serves as the gateway to the rest of the home. The well-equipped kitchen is the heart of the house, while two spacious reception rooms lead to a sprawling conservatory that adds versatility and an inviting connection to the outdoors.

The property boasts two comfortable bedrooms and a bathroom, ensuring that you have all the room you need for comfortable living.

Outside, the property presents a detached garage and a driveway with ample off-street parking spaces, providing both convenience and storage solutions.

While the bungalow requires modernization, it offers an ideal opportunity for those with a creative vision to fashion their dream home. This property is tailor-made for individuals or families who relish the prospect of customizing their living space to match their unique tastes and preferences.

Don't let this extraordinary chance slip through your fingers. Schedule a viewing today and unlock the potential of this remarkable corner-plot bungalow, where you can turn your vision into a reality and create a truly exceptional home.

Living Room - 4.22m x 5.7m -

Dining Room - 4.25m x 3.62m -

Kitchen - 3.62m x 3.62m -

Conservatory - 9.77m x 2.93m -

Bedroom One - 4.88m x 3.78m -

Bedroom Two - 3.29m x 3.69m -

Bathroom - 1.79m x 2.54m -

Tenure Status - Freehold -

Council Tax - Band D -

Listed by

Bristol

Greenwoods Property Centre

Reference: 140325560

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 19/05/2023

Expiry date: 18/05/2033

Current heating cost: £1,584/year

Potential heating cost: £1,105/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,125

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
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

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #8475996

Property Details

Street: 28 First Avenue

Town: BRISTOL

Postcode: BS4 4DU

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 31/10/2011

Work Completed: 26/09/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #8374129

Property Details

Street: 28 First Avenue

Town: BRISTOL

Postcode: BS4 4DU

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 05/09/2011

Work Completed: 12/08/2011

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	03/11/2023 (2 years ago)	£380,000	—

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
60 BIRCHWOOD ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS4 4QN	£470,000	15/11/2022	Detached
Same street 15 FIRST AVENUE, ST ANNES PARK, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS4 4DU	£653,000	03/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 14 FIRST AVENUE, ST ANNES PARK, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS4 4DU	£595,000	15/08/2022	Detached
38 ROCHESTER ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS4 4QQ	£490,000	23/06/2022	Detached

Street average: £624,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £480,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -32%

10y growth -42.2%

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

1y (index) -1.2%

5y (index) 16.2%

10y (index) 46%

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 Bristol: £1,092/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BS4 4DU

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	St Brelades Grove	0.0 miles
Shop	C & V Auto Services	0.4 miles
Shop	Shuttercraft	0.5 miles
Train station	Lawrence Hill	1.3 miles
University	Bristol Digital Futures Institute	1.5 miles
Train station	Bristol Temple Meads	1.7 miles
University	dBs Institute Bristol Campus	2.0 miles
Hospital	South West Regional Laboratories	2.7 miles
Hospital	Spire Bristol	3.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	122
Anti-social behaviour	45
Criminal damage and arson	37
Public order	24
Other theft	23
Vehicle crime	22
Burglary	20
Shoplifting	17
Drugs	8
Other crime	8
Bicycle theft	6
Robbery	4
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	338

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
E-Act the Kingfisher School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 19 Sep 2023
Wicklea Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 11 Nov 2021
St Anne's Infant School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 8 Feb 2023
Broomhill Infant & Nursery School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 4 Dec 2022
Broomhill Junior School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 15 Dec 2011

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 0.38%

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).

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