Hazel Lane Old Down, South Gloucestershire
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS32), about 580 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 48007926.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £933,750 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 1, D: 3).
- 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 E; 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 Pilning, about 6.3 km (3.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Oldown Country Park, is about 910 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Mary Street Surgery, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £933,750 | £767,500 | £1,100,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £1,080,000 | £1,080,000 | £1,080,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £860,000 | £860,000 | £860,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2022 | HAZEL DOWN BS32 4PL | Other | £1,100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Feb 2022 | SWEET BRIAR BS32 4PL | Detached | £767,500 | |
| 28 Jan 2022 | BRIAR HOUSE BS32 4PL | Detached | £1,100,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2021 | BRIAR DOWN BS32 4PL | Detached | £1,080,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2012 | BRIARWOOD BS32 4PL | Detached | £860,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2000 | SWEET BRIAR BS32 4PL | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 28 Jul 1999 | SWEET BRIAR BS32 4PL | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 1 May 1995 | TOP MEADOW BS32 4PL | Detached | £245,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 219 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1930-1949 (2); 2021 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 E (23% of about 740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS32 4PL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BS32 4PR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 72 m and 86 m above sea level (83 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS32 4PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS32 4PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pilning 290 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Patchway 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bristol Parkway 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Crescent Old Down | 390 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bristol Docks Ferry Landing Avonmouth | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 25.4 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | St Mary Street Surgery | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alveston Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | High Street Dental Surgery | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Thornbury Hospital | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Patchway Police Centre | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Oldown Country Park 6.7 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 370 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,770 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm, a scheduled monument, 380 m east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm | Scheduled monument | 380 m east |
| Bowl barrow re-used as a moot 205m SSE of Chelwood | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Old Church of St Helen, Rudgeway | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sheepcombe Brake | Wood | 280 m south-west |
| Hartygrove Brake | Wood | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Tockington Hill | Hill | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Hazel Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Priest Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| The Gully | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 10 |
2 of the street's 10 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlwood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Olveston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Inn BS32 4PR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 4 Good | 23 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pines Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 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 | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 7 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
Pines Lane · Pump Lane · The Down
All the streets in BS32 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.