# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (BS5 9DG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 51 GERRISH AVENUE, BRISTOL, WHITEHALL, CITY OF BRISTOL BS5 9DG | | Price | £200,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 103 m² | | Last sold | £230,000 Jan 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 16/09/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £1,221/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £22,075 ### Recommendations - A2 (£850 - £1,500) - B (£500 - £1,500) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8730-7121-7380-2203-7292) ## Description **SOLD BY AUCTION FOR £230,000** A substantial 3 bedroom end of terrace corner property in need of modernisation. Ideal family home or HMO. Potential for conversion into flats subject to planning. Occupying the corner of Gerrish Avenue and George Street this is a 3 bedroom end of terrace property with larger than average rear extension. The property has been let for many years and now requires modernisation. Offering 4 lettable rooms the property is ideal as an HMO (subject to consents) or as a family home. Benefiting from access rear access from George Street the property could convert into flats or even two maisonette style properties, subject to planning. **Key Points** • Victorian end-of terrace property • Corner plot • Rear/side access from George Street • 2 reception rooms • Large kitchen • Downstairs bathroom • 3 double bedrooms • In need of modernisation • Potential for flat conversion subject to planning • Good letting potential as HMO with 4 bedrooms • Further photos to follow once the property has been cleared **Viewings** There are set viewing slots available for this property. Please submit a viewing request to be booked into the next available slot. We ask that you arrive promptly for the viewing as it is likely other viewings will be happening before and after your viewing. If you miss your slot you will have to wait until the next available time. No more than 2 people from the same household may view at once and you will be required to wear a face mask throughout the viewing and we advise you wear gloves as well. Please note you may be asked to wait outside until its safe to enter and you may be turned away without appropriate PPE. If you or anyone in your household have shown any symptoms of Covid (19 ) in the last 10 days we ask you to not attend the viewing. **Search Pack Fee** £360 inc vat payable upon exchange of contracts **For sale by LIVE STREAM Auction** on 15th December 2020, start time to be confirmed. In order to take part you must complete the registration form and return it together with two forms of ID. You will then be able to bid from the luxury of your own home either over the internet, by phone or by proxy. Please note the auctioneers have made their best endeavours to disclose all additional fees. Interested parties should refer to the special conditions of sale contained in the Legal Pack for any late amendments or additions to these fees as well as the auction day addendum sheet prior to bidding. **Legal Pack** A full auction legal pack can be downloaded from the Auction House Bristol website once available. For further information on the other lots in this auction please visit the website. **Tenure** Freehold **EPC Rating: **E **Additional Fees** **Administration Charge: **0.3% inc VAT of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £1200 inc VAT, payable on exchange of contracts. **Disbursements: **Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75385863/1643161) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75385863/1643162) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75385863/1643163) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75385863/1643164) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75385863/1643165) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75385863/1643166) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75385863/1643167) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75385863/1643168) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75385863/1643172) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75385863/1643174) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75385863/1643179) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75385863/1643187) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/75385863/1643196) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 51 GERRISH AVENUE, WHITEHALL, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DG | £230,000 | 26/01/2021 | Terraced | | 51 GERRISH AVENUE, WHITEHALL, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DG | £30,540 | 08/08/1996 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 43 CARLTON PARK, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DA | £305,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced | | 6 CLARE STREET, REDFIELD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9ED | £375,000 | 01/12/2025 | Terraced | | 3 GEORGE STREET, REDFIELD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DJ | £400,000 | 28/05/2025 | Terraced | | 8 STEPHEN STREET, REDFIELD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DY | £320,000 | 28/03/2025 | Terraced | | 37 GERRISH AVENUE, WHITEHALL, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DG | £289,000 | 01/03/2024 | Terraced | | 13 VICTORIA PARADE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DZ | £370,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced | | 55 HEBER STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9JU | £318,000 | 28/11/2023 | Terraced | | 66 VICTORIA PARADE, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9EB | £280,000 | 28/11/2023 | Terraced | | 8 HERBERT STREET, WHITEHALL, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9BL | £337,250 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced | | 73 WHITEHALL ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9BG | £285,000 | 13/11/2023 | Terraced | | 3 LILLIAN STREET, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DH | £441,000 | 09/11/2023 | Terraced | | 47 GILBERT ROAD, REDFIELD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DS | £440,000 | 11/10/2023 | Terraced | | 39 GERRISH AVENUE, WHITEHALL, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DG | £421,300 | 06/10/2023 | Terraced | | 1 COOKSLEY ROAD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DW | £432,500 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced | | 63 GILBERT ROAD, REDFIELD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DS | £433,000 | 17/08/2023 | Terraced | | 41 GERRISH AVENUE, WHITEHALL, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DG | £412,000 | 01/08/2023 | Terraced | | 21 GERRISH AVENUE, WHITEHALL, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DG | £340,000 | 14/07/2023 | Terraced | | 13 GERRISH AVENUE, WHITEHALL, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DG | £325,000 | 07/06/2023 | Terraced | | 11 ALBION STREET, REDFIELD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DT | £380,099 | 05/05/2023 | Terraced | | 4 ARTHUR STREET, REDFIELD, BRISTOL, CITY OF BRISTOL, BS5 9DU | £256,500 | 05/05/2023 | Terraced | **Area average:** £358,032 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £344,687 (132 Terraced, BS5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -42% ## 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 Terraced House, Heber St, BS5 | £1,795/mo | 3 | 0.15 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Flat, Easton, BS5 | £1,900/mo | 3 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Whitehall Road, BS5 | £3,000/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Armoury Square, BS5 | £1,985/mo | 3 | 0.6 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,170/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.97% (okay) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £242,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £194,300 *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 £1,943/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 11.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 8.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £936/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 19.4% *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:** £1,942/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20.4% - **10y growth:** 44.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for City of Bristol; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.5% - **5y growth (index):** 17.8% - **10y growth (index):** 50.4% ## 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)