Davids Close Alveston, South Gloucestershire
30 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS35), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 48009351.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £437,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 9, E: 4, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in South Gloucestershire costs £2,551 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Patchway, about 7.3 km (4.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 92 to 95 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 30 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Mary Street Surgery, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £437,000 | £437,000 | £437,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £483,000 | £483,000 | £483,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £377,000 | £304,000 | £450,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £312,000 | £312,000 | £312,000 |
| 2013 | 4 | £295,500 | £275,000 | £325,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £272,000 | £272,000 | £272,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £232,500 | £232,500 | £232,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | 5 BS35 3LR | Detached | £437,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 16 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £485,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2024 | 7 BS35 3LR | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2023 | 29 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £483,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 4 BS35 3LR | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2020 | 6 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £450,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2020 | 1 BS35 3LR | Detached | £304,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2019 | 9 BS35 3LR | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2017 | 2A BS35 3LR | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2015 | 18 BS35 3LR | Detached | £312,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2013 | 4 BS35 3LR | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2013 | 32 BS35 3LR | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2013 | 20 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2013 | 16 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £291,000 | |
| 18 May 2012 | 10 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £272,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2011 | 5 BS35 3LR | Detached | £232,500 | |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 25 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2009 | 29 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 20 May 2008 | 17 BS35 3LR | Detached | £408,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2007 | 27 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2006 | 25 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £249,950 | |
| 8 Jul 2005 | 12 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £229,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 31 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £188,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2003 | 25 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2001 | 19 BS35 3LR | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2001 | 7 BS35 3LR | Detached | £148,950 | |
| 25 May 2001 | 16 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 15 Oct 1999 | 17 BS35 3LR | Detached | £138,000 | |
| 9 Jul 1999 | 20 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £104,000 | |
| 12 Jun 1997 | 25 BS35 3LR | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 16 May 1997 | 32 BS35 3LR | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 14 Nov 1995 | 17 BS35 3LR | Detached | £94,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 127 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8); House, semi-detached (7); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (14); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in South Gloucestershire in 2026-27: Band D £2,551 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,700 | £1,984 | £2,267 | £2,551 | £3,117 | £3,684 | £4,251 | £5,101 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (32% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, South Gloucestershire.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS35 3LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BS35 3LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 92 m and 95 m above sea level (94 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS35 3LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS35 3LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Patchway 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) |
| Pilning 290 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bristol Parkway 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Davids Lane Alveston | 150 m |
| Ferry terminal | Lydney Harbour | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 26.4 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | St Mary Street Surgery | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alveston Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | High Street Dental Surgery | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Thornbury Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Patchway Police Centre | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,770 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow re-used as a moot 205m SSE of Chelwood, a scheduled monument, 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow re-used as a moot 205m SSE of Chelwood | Scheduled monument | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Old Church of St Helen, Rudgeway | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Thornbury Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hazel Wood | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hartygrove Brake | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Upper Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Tockington Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| The Gully | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Priest Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 30 |
1 of the street's 30 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Gloucestershire: see them on the South Gloucestershire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | Outstanding (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marlwood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Choice Nurseries Ltd BS35 3LN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Impact Food Group Dolce @St Helens C Of E Primary School BS35 2QX | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| St Helen's Pre- School BS35 2QX | Other catering premises | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Alveston Parade Convenience Store BS35 3LU | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Win Chef BS35 3LU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Perry And Son Butchers BS35 3LU | Manufacturers/packers | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| The Square Bakehouse And Coffee BS35 3LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Premier Inn Bristol Alveston BS35 3LL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Ship Inn BS35 3LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Thornbury Cricket Club BS35 3LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Premier Alveston Stores BS35 3JQ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Davids Close (7); On or near Underwood Close (3); On or near Paddock Gardens (2); On or near Bannetts Tree Crescent (1); On or near Courville Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 66% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 50% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Courville Close · David's Lane · Greenhill · Orchard Lea · Gloucester Road · Greenhill Road · Bannetts Tree Crescent · Paddock Gardens · Underwood Close · Barnwell Place · Greenhill Parade · Willoughby Close
All the streets in BS35 and across South Gloucestershire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.