Sold Semi-detached

31 GROVE AVENUE

BRISTOL, COOMBE DINGLE, CITY OF BRISTOL BS9 2RP

3 beds 95 m² Listed 8 Feb 2012 (-5236d)

£239,950

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Property details

Floor area

95 m²

Last sold

£352,000 Oct 2014

Local average

£684,012 (-64.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,367 of 33,755)

Street crime

140 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

WOODS ESTATE AGENTS are pleased to offer this THREE BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED HOUSE situated in COOMBE DINGLE. The property is in need of MODERNISATION but benefits from TWO RECEPTION ROOMS, 16' 1" x 15' 10" DOUBLE GARAGE, off street parking for several cars and a south west facing rear garden. **SOLD WITH NO ONWARDS CHAIN.

THREE BEDROOMS * SEMI DETACHED HOUSE * IN NEED OF MODERNISATION * LOUNGE * DINING ROOM * LEAN-TO * KITCHEN * BATHROOM * CLOAK ROOM * GAS CENTRAL HEATING * 16' 1" x 15' 10" DOUBLE GARAGE * DRIVEWAY * FRONT AND SOUTH WEST FACING REAR GARDENS * NO ONWARDS CHAIN *

Grove Avenue is situated between Westbury Lane and Grove Road in the residential suburb of Coombe Dingle.

ENTRANCE: Entered through storm porch, to a wood panel door with glazed insert, glazed side panel.

HALLWAY: Radiator, under stairs cupboard housing meters and fuse board, stairs rising to first floor, doors leading to:

CLOAKROOM: Obscured glazed window to side, low level wc, corner wash hand basin, half tiled walls.

LOUNGE: 13' 5" x 13' 3" (4.1m x 4.04m) Glazed window to front, gas fire with tiled surround and hearth, telephone point, bi fold glazed door leading to:

DINING ROOM: 11' 3" x 10' 4" (Excluding Door Recess) (3.42m x 3.15m) Radiator, french doors with side windows leading to:

LEAN-TO: 7' 11" x 7' 10" (2.42m x 2.39m) Glazed window and glazed panel to rear with side glazed window, perspex roof.

KITCHEN: 12' 7" x 9' 5" (3.83m x 2.88m) Range of wall and base units with work top over, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over, floor level boiler, wall mounted cooker hood, space for cooker, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, tiled splash backs, glazed window to rear, inset cupboard providing shelving with window to side, radiator, glazed panel door to side access and garden.

LANDING:
Glazed window to side, loft access, double door storage cupboard housing water tank, shelving and alarm panel, doors leading to:

BEDROOM ONE: 13' 11" x 7' 7" (4.23m x 2.3m) Glazed window to front, radiator, wall mounted plug in electric heater,telephone point.

BEDROOM TWO: 10' 11" x 10' 6" (3.33m x 3.21m)
Glazed window to rear, radiator, plug in electric heater.

BEDROOM THREE: 9' 5" x 8' 2" (2.87m x 2.5m)
Glazed window to front, radiator, plug in electric heater, cupboard housing shelving.

BATHROOM: Obscured glazed window to rear, suite comprising of bath, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, half tiled walls, wall mounted heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE:

FRONT:
Enclosed by wall and hedgerow to side, lawned area with borders and drive way providing off street parking for several cars.

DOUBLE GARAGE: 16' 1" x 15' 10" (4.89m x 4.82m) Double garage with sliding door to front, glazed window to side, UPVC double glazed door to rear garden.

REAR:
South west facing garden enclosed by fencing to right hand side and mature shrubs and borders, area laid to patio and the rest to lawn. Storage shed attached to rear of garage with UPVC double glazed window to rear.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.

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Westbury-On-Trym

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 33001285

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8965241

Property Details

Street: 31 Grove Avenue

Town: Coombe Dingle

Postcode: BS9 2RP

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 23/07/2012

Work Completed: 17/05/2012

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

278% since 1998

Event Date Price % change
Sold 17/10/2014 (11 years ago) £352,000 +49.8%
Sold 23/03/2012 (14 years ago) £235,000 +152.7%
Sold 23/06/1998 (27 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
21 ALDERCOMBE ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2QJ £335,000 20/01/2026 Semi-detached
90 COOMBE DALE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2JE £281,939 12/01/2026 Semi-detached
111 SYLVAN WAY, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2LX £380,000 28/11/2024 Semi-detached
95 HIGH GROVE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2NR £510,000 19/10/2023 Semi-detached
35A GROVE ROAD, COOMBE DINGLE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2RJ £855,000 07/09/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 36 GROVE AVENUE, COOMBE DINGLE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2RP £730,000 03/02/2023 Detached
37 WESTBURY LANE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2PQ £500,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
59 COOMBE DALE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2JF £372,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
8 DINGLE VIEW, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2ND £460,000 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
43 WESTBURY LANE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2PQ £499,950 07/10/2022 Semi-detached
9 ARBUTUS DRIVE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2PH £510,000 23/09/2022 Semi-detached
20 BOWDEN CLOSE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2RW £630,000 12/09/2022 Semi-detached
14 CRANBERRY WALK, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2RB £322,000 12/08/2022 Semi-detached
83 COOMBE DALE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2JF £425,000 01/08/2022 Semi-detached
13 DINGLE VIEW, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2ND £422,000 17/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 32 GROVE AVENUE, COOMBE DINGLE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2RP £775,000 14/06/2022 Detached
106 COOMBE DALE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2JE £407,000 30/05/2022 Semi-detached
1 CRANBERRY WALK, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2RB £310,000 10/03/2022 Semi-detached
8 MULBERRY WALK, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2PL £280,000 31/01/2022 Semi-detached
14 COMPTON DRIVE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2PG £445,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
17 ALDERCOMBE ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2QJ £375,000 27/09/2021 Semi-detached
12 WESTBURY LANE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS9 2PB £610,000 16/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £752,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £446,494 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 29.4%
10y growth 70.3%

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

1y (index) -0.6%
5y (index) 17.6%
10y (index) 50.8%

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: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop The Dingle 0.1 miles
Bus stop Coombe Dale 0.1 miles
Shop Westbury Mini Market 0.1 miles
Shop Pollyannas 0.2 miles
Train station Sea Mills 1.0 miles
University University of Bristol Contractors Office 1.4 miles
Hospital Saint Peter's Hospice 1.6 miles
Train station Shirehampton 1.7 miles
Hospital Penny Brohn Cancer Care 1.7 miles
University Arts/Humanities 2.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 61
Anti-social behaviour 20
Criminal damage and arson 10
Public order 10
Vehicle crime 10
Other theft 8
Burglary 5
Drugs 5
Shoplifting 5
Other crime 3
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 140

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
Grace Garden School Other 0.5 miles Good — 6 Jul 2022
Kingsweston School Other 0.6 miles Good — 18 Mar 2020
Sea Mills Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 14 Sep 2023
Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 6 Jul 2012
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Primary 0.9 miles Good — 9 Oct 2023

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
3 Bed Terraced House, Southwood Drive, BS9 £3,300/mo 3 0.28 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Broadlands Drive, BS11 £1,550/mo 3 0.75 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,425/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.01%
Max investor price (0.8%) £303,125
Target investor price (1%) £242,500
Gross yield 12.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 8.2×
Monthly cashflow £1,213/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 20.9%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).