Sold STC Bungalow

28 FOURACRE AVENUE

BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE BS16 6PD

3 beds 1 baths 98 m² Listed 26 Dec 2025 (-207d)

£500,000

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# 3 bedroom bungalow for sale (BS16 6PD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 28 FOURACRE AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE BS16 6PD |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £475,000 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 17/12/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,143/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700

### Recommendations
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7835-4522-5509-0818-7296)

## Description

Located on Fouracre Avenue, Downend this detached bungalow occupies a 0.2 Acre Plot with living space arranged over 1,235 sq. ft.

The property iteself comprises an enterance hall, lounge, kitchen, conservatory, main bathroom. two double bedrooms and a third double bedroom/reception room.

Externally the property benefits a garage, driveway and garden with laid lawn to the front, and an extensive rear garden which with storage shed.

No Onward Chain.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/170622851/1274640) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 28 FOURACRE AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6PD | £475,000 | 15/04/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 32 BOSCOMBE CRESCENT, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6QR | £440,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 23 FOURACRE AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6PD | £575,000 | 07/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 15 FOURACRE AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6PD | £420,000 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 FOURACRE AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6PD | £395,500 | 18/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 25 FOURACRE AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6PD | £476,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 SANDRINGHAM AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NL | £440,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached |
| 68 OAKDALE CLOSE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6EB | £460,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 182 BADMINTON ROAD, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NG | £720,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached |
| 1 GLENDALE, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6EQ | £550,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 52 SANDRINGHAM AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NL | £550,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| 5 SANDRINGHAM PARK, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NZ | £365,000 | 07/02/2022 | Detached |
| 3 CHARLOTTE CLOSE, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6FH | £553,500 | 31/01/2022 | Detached |
| 262 BADMINTON ROAD, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NS | £460,000 | 14/01/2022 | Detached |
| 2 SANDHOLME CLOSE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NN | £500,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 220 BADMINTON ROAD, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NP | £617,000 | 15/09/2021 | Detached |
| 48 SANDRINGHAM AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NL | £525,000 | 01/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £466,625 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £515,042 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £516,374 (69 Detached, BS16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -3.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,305/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,450/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,595/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:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow)
- **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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,102/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 13.3%
- **10y growth:** 38.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South Gloucestershire; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.2%

## 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

98 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

Last sold

£475,000 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£5,102/m²

Local average

£516,374 (-3.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,525 of 33,755)

Street crime

131 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Detached Bungalow
Two Reception Rooms
0.20 Acre Plot
Garage & Driveway
No Onward Chain

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Located on Fouracre Avenue, Downend this detached bungalow occupies a 0.2 Acre Plot with living space arranged over 1,235 sq. ft.
The property iteself comprises an enterance hall, lounge, kitchen, conservatory, main bathroom. two double bedrooms and a third double bedroom/reception room.
Externally the property benefits a garage, driveway and garden with laid lawn to the front, and an extensive rear garden which with storage shed.
No Onward Chain.

Listed by

Downend

Andrews Estate Agents

Reference: 170622851

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 18/12/2025

Expiry date: 17/12/2035

Current heating cost: £1,143/year

Potential heating cost: £775/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,700

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	15/04/2026 (3 months ago)	£475,000	—

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
32 BOSCOMBE CRESCENT, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6QR	£440,000	15/12/2025	Detached
Same street 23 FOURACRE AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6PD	£575,000	07/02/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 15 FOURACRE AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6PD	£420,000	07/07/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 23 FOURACRE AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6PD	£395,500	18/04/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 25 FOURACRE AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6PD	£476,000	20/12/2022	Semi-detached
16 SANDRINGHAM AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NL	£440,000	28/11/2022	Detached
68 OAKDALE CLOSE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6EB	£460,000	21/10/2022	Detached
182 BADMINTON ROAD, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NG	£720,000	20/10/2022	Detached
1 GLENDALE, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6EQ	£550,000	20/05/2022	Detached
52 SANDRINGHAM AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NL	£550,000	18/02/2022	Detached
5 SANDRINGHAM PARK, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NZ	£365,000	07/02/2022	Detached
3 CHARLOTTE CLOSE, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6FH	£553,500	31/01/2022	Detached
262 BADMINTON ROAD, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NS	£460,000	14/01/2022	Detached
2 SANDHOLME CLOSE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NN	£500,000	17/12/2021	Detached
220 BADMINTON ROAD, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NP	£617,000	15/09/2021	Detached
48 SANDRINGHAM AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 6NL	£525,000	01/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £466,625 (4 sales)

Area average: £515,042 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13.3%

10y growth 38.2%

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

1y (index) 1.1%

5y (index) 21.6%

10y (index) 43.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,305/mo

Realistic £1,450/mo

Optimistic £1,595/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Gloucestershire.

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 6PD

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Sandringham Avenue	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Four Acre Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Freak or Unique Tattoo Studio	0.2 miles
Shop	Silhouette hair and beauty	0.2 miles
University	School of Architecture and Environment	2.1 miles
Train station	Bristol Parkway	2.2 miles
Train station	Filton Abbey Wood	2.8 miles
University	Bristol Digital Futures Institute	4.6 miles
Hospital	Saint Peter's Hospice	4.8 miles
Hospital	Spire Bristol	5.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	43
Anti-social behaviour	27
Criminal damage and arson	19
Burglary	9
Shoplifting	9
Other theft	6
Vehicle crime	6
Public order	5
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	2
Drugs	1
Total incidents	131

Within 1 mile during May 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
Bromley Heath Junior School	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 21 Apr 2015
Bromley Heath Infant School	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 2 Mar 2023
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 1 Jul 2016
Downend School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 22 Oct 2014
Stanbridge Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 29 Nov 2012

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.29%

Max investor price (0.8%) £181,250

Target investor price (1%) £145,000

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).