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Birch House, 26 Church Lane, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6TB

UPRN:638323Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (76)
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Birch House, 26 Church Lane, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6TB

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£503,000
£478k - £528kHigh
Estimate
£503k
Range
£478k – £528k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,500
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,500
Yield
5.96%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Birch House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 48/100 reflects below-average fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (26/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
66/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
48/ 100
Mixed
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
26/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 15Bike 52
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£503,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,500
Gross Yield5.96%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.0%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£430,000 (2020-09-22)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1BS16 6TB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • P26/02342/HH
    Erection of two storey side/ rear extension to form additional living accommodation. Erection of single storey front extension to form porch and storage area.
    Pending
  • P26/02305/HH
    Demolition of existing conservatory and garage. Erection of detached garage, including the installation of 5No PV panels to the roof slope and the erection of a single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
    Pending
  • P26/02323/HH
    Conversion of existing garage to form additional living accommodation. Erection of detached garage. (Part Retrospective).
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership75.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-09-22
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
7 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,002
Population Density4,602 /km²
Owner Occupied90%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 57%65+ 21%
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Schools Nearby

  • Bromley Heath Junior School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Bromley Heath Infant School
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding
  • Blackhorse Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

6 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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