8 Karen Close, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3JE is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 2,250 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £967,620 , which equates to approximately £430 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Sep 2014 for £610,000. Since then, the value has increased by £357,620, representing a 58.6% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £967,620 is:

  • 29.5% higher than the average property price on Karen Close
  • 31.2% higher than the average in the BS48 3JE postcode area
  • and 35.8% higher than the average price for Bristol as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 July 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
2250 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£967,620
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£430
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Karen Close, Backwell, Bristol, North Somerset, BS48 3JE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Jul 2025.

This property uses an electric air source heat pump with fan coil units as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Jun 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to air source heat pump, fan coil units, electric, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 61% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, fan coil units, electric
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to BS48 3JE

1 st / 17
Price Rank
31% higher than average
2 nd / 14
Size Rank
40% bigger than average
11 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BS48 3JE , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 14 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£967,620
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+59 %
19 Sep 2014
£610,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 2034 sq ft
sale price: £753,500
sale date: 16 Oct 2024

Data Sources

The property at 8 Karen Close, Backwell, Bristol, North Somerset, BS48 3JE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Sep 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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