Sold STC Semi-detached

701 WELLS ROAD

BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL BS14 9HU

3 beds 1 baths 1,464 sq ft Listed 11 Oct 2023 (-1024d)

£575,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BS14 9HU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 701 WELLS ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL BS14 9HU |
| Price | £575,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 136 m² |
| Last sold | £550,000 Jan 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 11/06/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £2,174/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,515

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£15)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5237-2126-2200-0632-8296)

## Description

A deceptively spacious 1930's extended semi-detached home situated on the popular Wells Road with approx. stunning 140ft rear garden, driveway for three vehicles and a detached single garage. The accommodation in brief comprises entrance porch with further original door with insert stained glass and matching side panel leading into the hall, downstairs WC. Sitting room to the front aspect with bay window and feature wood burning stove. To the rear is a dining room through to an open plan kitchen / breakfast / family room with vaulted ceiling velux style windows and spot lighting and patio doors leading to the rear garden. The kitchen is a modern white gloss with wall and base units with integrated dishwasher and washing machine, space for range cooker and space for American style fridge freezer. To the first floor are three generous double bedrooms, the master with bay window and a family bathroom with separate shower enclosed and dual vanity sink unit. Gas centrally heated and upvc double glazed. Gated driveway providing off street parking for up to three vehicles which leads t o a detached single garage. The west facing rear garden is an absolute delight, initially laid to a raised patio with glass balustrade to make the most of the view of the garden. Steps down to a lawn with a wide variety of flower, shrubs and trees, bar, further patio area and a pond. To the rear is a gate leading to the secret garden the perfect spot for a greenhouse and potential allotment also hidden is a log cabin which is currently used as a home office and a gym. A home of stature with a great location giving good access to Bristol City Centre and a variety of local schools.

**Entrance Porch** -

**Hallway** -

**Downstairs Wc** -

**Sitting Room** - 4.25 x 3.67 (13'11" x 12'0") -

**Kitchen / Breakfast Room / Family Room** -

**Kitchen Area** - 4.17 x 2.57 (13'8" x 8'5") -

**Family Area** - 3.62 x 2.90 (11'10" x 9'6") -

**Dining Area** - 4.25 x 3.65 (13'11" x 11'11") -

**First Floor Landing** -

**Bedroom One** - 4.46 x 4.28 (14'7" x 14'0") -

**Bedroom Two** - 4.25 x 3.65 (13'11" x 11'11") -

**Bedroom Three** - 5.62 x 2.60 (18'5" x 8'6") -

**Bathroom** - 2.57 x 2.48 (8'5" x 8'1") -

**Outside** -

**Front** -

**Patio** -

**Rear** -

**Secret Garden** -

**Bar** -

**Gym / Office** -

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/86571489/1631658)
- ![Rear](/listings/photos/86571489/1631659) - Rear
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/86571489/1631660) - Hallway
- ![Entrance Porch](/listings/photos/86571489/1631661) - Entrance Porch
- ![Kitchen Area](/listings/photos/86571489/1631662) - Kitchen Area
- ![Rear](/listings/photos/86571489/1631663) - Rear
- ![Front](/listings/photos/86571489/1631664) - Front
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/86571489/1631665) - Hallway
- ![Downstairs WC](/listings/photos/86571489/1631666) - Downstairs WC
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/86571489/1631667) - Sitting Room
- ![Kitchen Area](/listings/photos/86571489/1631668) - Kitchen Area
- ![Family Area](/listings/photos/86571489/1631669) - Family Area
- ![Kitchen / Breakfast Room / Family Room](/listings/photos/86571489/1631670) - Kitchen / Breakfast Room / Family Room
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/86571489/1631671) - Dining Area
- ![First Floor Landing](/listings/photos/86571489/1631672) - First Floor Landing
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/86571489/1631673) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/86571489/1631674) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/86571489/1631675) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/86571489/1631676) - Bathroom
- ![Patio](/listings/photos/86571489/1631677) - Patio
- ![Patio](/listings/photos/86571489/1631678) - Patio
- ![Patio](/listings/photos/86571489/1631679) - Patio
- ![Bar](/listings/photos/86571489/1631680) - Bar
- ![Bar](/listings/photos/86571489/1631681) - Bar
- ![Rear](/listings/photos/86571489/1631682) - Rear
- ![Rear](/listings/photos/86571489/1631683) - Rear
- ![Secret Garden](/listings/photos/86571489/1631684) - Secret Garden
- ![Secret Garden](/listings/photos/86571489/1631685) - Secret Garden
- ![Gym / Office](/listings/photos/86571489/1631686) - Gym / Office

## Floorplans

- ![701 Wells Rd, Bristol.JPG](/listings/photos/86571489/1631687) - 701 Wells Rd, Bristol.JPG

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/86571489/1631688) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 701 WELLS ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9HU | £550,000 | 10/01/2024 | Detached |
| 701 WELLS ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9HU | £315,000 | 31/01/2014 | Detached |
| 701 WELLS ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9HU | £235,000 | 14/09/2009 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 93 WOODLEIGH GARDENS, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JG | £360,000 | 15/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 3 THE DRIVE, HENGROVE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JB | £445,000 | 07/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 88 GILDA CRESCENT, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9LD | £380,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 25 DAVIDS ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JH | £530,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 67 WHITECROSS AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JF | £375,000 | 11/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 100 WHITECROSS AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JE | £380,000 | 21/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 15 HONEYMEAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JW | £321,000 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 10 WHITECROSS AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9HZ | £371,500 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 13A GILDA CLOSE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JX | £178,000 | 04/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 35 WHITECROSS AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JD | £495,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 HONEYMEAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JW | £305,000 | 10/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 GILDA CLOSE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JU | £185,000 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 DAVIDS ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JJ | £565,000 | 05/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 658 WELLS ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9HT | £625,000 | 17/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 44 WHITECROSS AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JD | £650,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 EVA TURNER CLOSE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9BQ | £130,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 GLADSTONE ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9LP | £425,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 GLADSTONE ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9LP | £350,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 71 WHITECROSS AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JF | £350,000 | 24/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 76 KINSALE ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9EZ | £460,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £394,025 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £334,460 (50 Semi-detached, BS14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +71.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bristol, City of). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,695/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,883/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,071/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bristol (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Detached House, Davids Road, BS14 | £2,100/mo | 3 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ridgeway Lane, BS14 | £2,350/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Pinkhams Twist, BS14 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,950/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £262,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £210,000

*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 £2,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 22.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-399/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.9%

*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:** £4,228/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 25.6%
- **10y growth:** 36%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for City of Bristol; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.3%

## 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)

Photo 1 Rear Hallway Entrance Porch Kitchen Area Rear Front Hallway Downstairs WC Sitting Room Kitchen Area Family Area Kitchen / Breakfast Room / Family Room Dining Area First Floor Landing Bedroom One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bathroom Patio Patio Patio Bar Bar Rear Rear Secret Garden Secret Garden Gym / Office

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

136 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£550,000 Jan 2024

Price per m²

£4,228/m²

Local average

£334,460 (+71.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,002 of 33,755)

Street crime

272 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Extended 1930's Semi Detached Home
Three Generous Double Bedrooms
Stunning West Facing Garden 140ft Garden
Double Bay Fronted
Two Reception Rooms
Kitchen / Breakfast / Family Area
Downstairs WC
Raised Patio with Glass Ballaustrade
Bar & Gym
Driveway & Detached Garage

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Listed by

Keynsham

Eveleighs

Reference: 86571489

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 12/06/2023

Expiry date: 11/06/2033

Current heating cost: £2,174/year

Potential heating cost: £1,250/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,515

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

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

701 Wells Rd, Bristol.JPG

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

134% since 2009

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	10/01/2024 (2 years ago)	£550,000	+74.6%
Sold	31/01/2014 (12 years ago)	£315,000	+34%
Sold	14/09/2009 (16 years ago)	£235,000	—

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
93 WOODLEIGH GARDENS, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JG	£360,000	15/01/2026	Semi-detached
3 THE DRIVE, HENGROVE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JB	£445,000	07/01/2026	Semi-detached
88 GILDA CRESCENT, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9LD	£380,000	05/12/2025	Semi-detached
25 DAVIDS ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JH	£530,000	21/11/2025	Semi-detached
67 WHITECROSS AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JF	£375,000	11/09/2025	Semi-detached
100 WHITECROSS AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JE	£380,000	21/07/2025	Semi-detached
15 HONEYMEAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JW	£321,000	28/03/2025	Semi-detached
10 WHITECROSS AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9HZ	£371,500	28/03/2025	Semi-detached
13A GILDA CLOSE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JX	£178,000	04/12/2023	Semi-detached
35 WHITECROSS AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JD	£495,000	27/10/2023	Semi-detached
6 HONEYMEAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JW	£305,000	10/10/2023	Semi-detached
5 GILDA CLOSE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JU	£185,000	25/08/2023	Semi-detached
7 DAVIDS ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JJ	£565,000	05/06/2023	Semi-detached
658 WELLS ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9HT	£625,000	17/02/2023	Semi-detached
44 WHITECROSS AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JD	£650,000	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
47 EVA TURNER CLOSE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9BQ	£130,000	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
11 GLADSTONE ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9LP	£425,000	02/12/2022	Semi-detached
7 GLADSTONE ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9LP	£350,000	16/11/2022	Semi-detached
71 WHITECROSS AVENUE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9JF	£350,000	24/10/2022	Semi-detached
76 KINSALE ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS14 9EZ	£460,000	16/09/2022	Semi-detached

Area average: £394,025 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.6%

10y growth 36%

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

1y (index) 2.2%

5y (index) 19.3%

10y (index) 52.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bristol, City of. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,695/mo

Realistic £1,883/mo

Optimistic £2,071/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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BS14 9HU

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	New Fosseway Road	0.0 miles
Shop	Coral	0.2 miles
Shop	Gilda Studio	0.2 miles
Train station	Bedminster	2.2 miles
Train station	Parson Street	2.4 miles
University	Bristol Digital Futures Institute	2.4 miles
University	dBs Institute Bristol Campus	2.7 miles
Hospital	Bristol Royal Infirmary	3.3 miles
Hospital	Bristol Heart Institute	3.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	126
Public order	32
Anti-social behaviour	27
Other theft	21
Criminal damage and arson	18
Vehicle crime	17
Other crime	10
Burglary	5
Drugs	5
Shoplifting	5
Bicycle theft	2
Robbery	2
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	272

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
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School	Secondary	0.1 miles	Good — 3 Dec 2018
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 27 Jun 2013
Oasis Academy John Williams	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 8 Nov 2023
Woodlands Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 22 Sep 2022
Oasis Academy Daventry Road	Secondary	0.5 miles	— (No rating)

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 Detached House, Davids Road, BS14	£2,100/mo	3	0.19 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ridgeway Lane, BS14	£2,350/mo	3	0.32 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Pinkhams Twist, BS14	£1,400/mo	3	0.62 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,950/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 2.2% gross yield avg £550,000 sale, £1,000/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.37%

Max investor price (0.8%) £262,500

Target investor price (1%) £210,000

Gross yield 4.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 22.8×

Monthly cashflow £-399/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -2.9%

This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
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).

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