# 2 bedroom flat for sale (BS16 1GE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 219 LONG DOWN AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE BS16 1GE | | Price | £270,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £260,000 May 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 18/03/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £191/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £655 ### Recommendations - Y (£585 - £725) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4400-3510-0922-4193-3723) ## Description A fantastic "Redrow" built apartment with parking located on the ever-popular "Cheswick Village" development in Stoke Gifford. Located close to local amenities and brilliant transport links. Being sold with no onward chain. **Overview** Inside this modern flat, you can find an entrance hall, storage, an open sitting/diner/kitchen area, two double bedrooms, the primary bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room and built-in wardrobe, and a family bathroom. Furthermore, the property offers an allocated parking space, electric heating, and double-glazed windows. Being sold with no onward chain. **Location** Cheswick Village is a bustling community that offers several local amenities, including a primary school, a gym, cafes, and a supermarket. There are excellent transport links, with close motorway links, Metrobus lines and close access to Parkway Station. The property is also located near the beautiful Stoke Park, a popular destination for outdoor activities such as biking, walks, and picnics. With everything this area has to offer, this property is an excellent investment and a dream opportunity for couples and families alike **We think...** This property would make an ideal first-time buy or investment with a monthly rental in the region of £1350pcm. An excellent opportunity to acquire this splendid property situated in a desirable location. **Material information (provided by owner)** Tenure - Leasehold EPC - B Lease Length - 108 Years remaining Management Charge - £151 per month Ground Rent - £250 per year ## Property Photos - ![Photo 16](/listings/photos/147185330/1226711) - Photo 16 - ![P -10](/listings/photos/147185330/1226712) - P -10 - ![P -12](/listings/photos/147185330/1226713) - P -12 - ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/147185330/1226714) - Photo 8 - ![P -9](/listings/photos/147185330/1226715) - P -9 - ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/147185330/1226716) - Photo 1 - ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/147185330/1226717) - Photo 2 - ![Photo 4](/listings/photos/147185330/1226718) - Photo 4 - ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/147185330/1226719) - Photo 6 - ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/147185330/1226720) - Photo 7 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/147185330/1226721) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 17](/listings/photos/147185330/1226722) - Photo 17 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/147185330/1226723) - Photo 14 ## Floorplans - ![219LongDownAvenueCheswickVillageBS161GE-High](/listings/photos/147185330/1226724) - 219LongDownAvenueCheswickVillageBS161GE-High ## EPC Graphs - ![EE](/listings/photos/147185330/1226725) - EE - ![EI](/listings/photos/147185330/1226726) - EI - ![EPC](/listings/photos/147185330/1226727) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 219 LONG DOWN AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1GE | £260,000 | 30/05/2025 | Flat | | 219 LONG DOWN AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1GE | £270,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat | | 219 LONG DOWN AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1GE | £230,500 | 25/06/2019 | Flat | | 219 LONG DOWN AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1GE | £192,500 | 28/01/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 225 LONG DOWN AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1GE | £202,500 | 12/12/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 183 LONG DOWN AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1GE | £833,000 | 06/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 197 LONG DOWN AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1GE | £270,000 | 25/09/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 169 LONG DOWN AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1GE | £467,000 | 03/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 9 TRELLICK WALK, STAPLETON, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1WQ | £255,000 | 05/01/2023 | Flat | | 27 PAXTON, STAPLETON, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1WF | £245,000 | 20/10/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 227 LONG DOWN AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1GE | £270,000 | 07/10/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 207 LONG DOWN AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1GE | £1,937,500 | 30/09/2022 | Other | | 66 EAST FIELDS ROAD, STOKE GIFFORD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1FQ | £195,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 229 LONG DOWN AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1GE | £274,000 | 27/09/2022 | Flat | | 50 EAST FIELDS ROAD, STOKE GIFFORD, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1FQ | £197,500 | 06/05/2022 | Flat | | 14 PAXTON, STAPLETON, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1WF | £200,000 | 15/10/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 221 LONG DOWN AVENUE, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1GE | £225,000 | 28/09/2021 | Flat | | 42 PAXTON, STAPLETON, BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS16 1WF | £208,250 | 23/09/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £559,875 (8 sales) **Area average:** £216,792 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £194,538 (65 Flat, BS16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +38.8% ## 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):** £723/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Stapleton, BS16 | £3,000/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed End Terrace, Shubb Leaze, BS16 | £1,700/mo | 2 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,350/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.87% (okay) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £293,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £235,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,350/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 10.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 9.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £1,027/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 15.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,971/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2.5% - **10y growth:** 4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South Gloucestershire; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.4% - **5y growth (index):** 9.6% - **10y growth (index):** 27.4% ## 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)