Flat 31
BRITANNIA COURT, CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE BS16 5TR
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
45 m²
Council tax band
C
Last sold
£113,000 Mar 2026
Local average
£193,775 (-35.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,005 of 33,755)
Street crime
238 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)
Key features
- No onward chain
- Well-maintained and presented
- Communal lounge, garden and parking
- A dedicated on site house manager
- Walking distance of a doctors and dental surgery
- Walking distance of many amenties including shops, supermarkets and cafes
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
Description
This well-presented McCarthy Stone retirement apartment is situated in the highly sought after Britannia Court retirement complex, within the popular Downend locality.
The accommodation comprises of a entrance hall, lounge/diner, kitchen, double bedroom and a bathroom. The property further benefits from built in wardrobes.
On site there are many excellent community activities, a communal lounge, communal residents parking, a laundry room and bookable overnight guest suite. There are also well kept communal gardens, a lift to all levels, a dedicated house manager, and a 24 hour care line response service.
The location is within walking distance of the Downend High Street and the wealth of local amenities that if provides, including various restaurants, cafes, a library, a doctor's and dentist surgery, as well as local shops and supermarkets. Local bus routes provide easy access to Bristol City Centre, as well as a variety of other locations.
All residents are required to be over sixty years or as a couple one over sixty and the partner over fifty five.
Listed by
Downend
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 164940092
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Britannia Court, Christchurch Lane, BRISTOL | 73 | 76 | 78 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Flat |
| Flat 31, Britannia Court, Christchurch Lane, BRISTOL | 83 | 84 | 45 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Flat |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Picture No. 19
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Price history
22% since 2013
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 20/03/2026 (4 months ago) | £113,000 | -19.3% |
| Sold | 21/09/2018 (7 years ago) | £140,000 | -3.4% |
| Sold | 04/04/2016 (10 years ago) | £145,000 | +55.9% |
| Sold | 09/09/2013 (12 years ago) | £93,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNEND PLACE, 61A FLAT 3 DOWNEND ROAD, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5UF | £237,500 | 11/12/2025 | Flat |
| Same street BRITANNIA COURT FLAT 3 CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5TR | £145,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat |
| Same street BRITANNIA COURT FLAT 19 CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5TR | £155,000 | 13/12/2023 | Flat |
| Same street BRITANNIA COURT FLAT 8 CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5TR | £140,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat |
| 58 GROUND FLOOR FLAT NORTH STREET, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5SG | £195,000 | 10/11/2023 | Flat |
| 69B NORTH STREET, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5SE | £212,500 | 07/02/2023 | Flat |
| Same street BRITANNIA COURT FLAT 23 CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5TR | £145,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| Same street BRITANNIA COURT FLAT 21 CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5TR | £180,000 | 07/10/2022 | Flat |
| Same street BRITANNIA COURT FLAT 32 CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5TR | £145,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| Same street BRITANNIA COURT FLAT 16 CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5TR | £139,995 | 13/06/2022 | Flat |
| 76 FIRST FLOOR FLAT DOWNEND ROAD, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5UE | £172,000 | 25/03/2022 | Flat |
| Same street BRITANNIA COURT FLAT 27 CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5TR | £148,000 | 10/01/2022 | Flat |
| Same street BRITANNIA COURT FLAT 9 CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5TR | £153,000 | 11/10/2021 | Flat |
Street average: £150,111 (9 sales)
Area average: £204,250 (4 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Gloucestershire. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for South Gloucestershire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Gloucestershire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Gloucester: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Christchurch Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Christchurch School | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Scammells Barber Shop | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Bench Kitchens | 0.3 miles |
| University | School of Architecture and Environment | 2.2 miles |
| Train station | Bristol Parkway | 2.5 miles |
| Train station | Filton Abbey Wood | 2.8 miles |
| University | Bristol Digital Futures Institute | 3.9 miles |
| Hospital | Bristol Royal Infirmary | 4.3 miles |
| Hospital | Bristol Heart Institute | 4.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Other theft | 23 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 238 |
Within 1 mile during Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 18 Jan 2024 |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 12 Feb 2016 |
| Staple Hill Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| Pathways Learning Centre | Other | 0.5 miles | Good — 13 Nov 2022 |
| Stanbridge Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 29 Nov 2012 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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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