# 1 bedroom flat for sale (BS16 5TR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 31, BRITANNIA COURT, CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE BS16 5TR | | Price | £125,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | | Floor area | 45 m² | | Last sold | £113,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 01/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £173/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,000 ### Recommendations - L2 (£800 - £1,200) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0350-2732-1560-2105-2151) ## Description **NO OWNWARD CHAIN** 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485330) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485331) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485332) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485333) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485334) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485335) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485336) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485337) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485338) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485339) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485340) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485341) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485342) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485343) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485344) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485345) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164940092/1485346) - Photo ## Floorplans - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/164940092/1485347) - Picture No. 19 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/164940092/1485348) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | BRITANNIA COURT FLAT 31 CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5TR | £113,000 | 20/03/2026 | Flat | | BRITANNIA COURT FLAT 31 CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5TR | £140,000 | 21/09/2018 | Flat | | BRITANNIA COURT FLAT 31 CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5TR | £145,000 | 04/04/2016 | Flat | | BRITANNIA COURT FLAT 31 CHRISTCHURCH LANE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 5TR | £93,000 | 09/09/2013 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £193,775 (67 Flat, BS16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -35.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South Gloucestershire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,309/mo - **Realistic:** £1,454/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,599/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Gloucester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 1.16% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £181,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £145,400 *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:** £2,778/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3.6% - **10y growth:** -6.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South Gloucestershire; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1% - **5y growth (index):** 10.6% - **10y growth (index):** 27.2% ## 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)