Old Lamb Close Bristol
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS5), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4596694.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £401,250 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 2).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 B; Band D in Bristol, City of costs £2,714 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 56% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lawrence Hill, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Troopers Hill, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Air Balloon Surgery, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £401,250 | £385,000 | £417,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £387,000 | £387,000 | £387,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £250,000 | £248,999 | £275,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2021 | 3 BS5 8FP | Terraced | £417,500 | |
| 22 Jun 2021 | 7 BS5 8FP | Semi-detached | £385,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2020 | 6 BS5 8FP | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 4 BS5 8FP | Terraced | £387,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2017 | 6 BS5 8FP | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2016 | 7 BS5 8FP | Semi-detached | £325,000 | New build. |
| 12 Jun 2015 | 3 BS5 8FP | Terraced | £265,000 | New build. |
| 21 Apr 2015 | 2 BS5 8FP | Terraced | £265,000 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 2014 | 1 BS5 8FP | Terraced | £248,999 | |
| 29 Aug 2014 | 5 BS5 8FP | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 18 Aug 2014 | 4 BS5 8FP | Terraced | £250,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 122 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2); House, detached (1). Built: 2013 (3); 2012-2021 (2); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Bristol, City of in 2026-27: Band D £2,714 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,809 | £2,111 | £2,412 | £2,714 | £3,317 | £3,920 | £4,523 | £5,427 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (45% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Avon Valley (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 153-165 Crews Hole Road Bristol BS5 8BB 10, permissioned (40 m)
- Guildford House Guildford Road Bristol BS4 4BE (backland site), permissioned (360 m)
- 47 - 49 Summerhill Road Bristol BS5 8HQ: up to 14 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 47 - 49 Summerhill Road, St George: up to 6 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 47 - 49 Summerhill Road, St George: up to 6 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- R/O Butler House Summerhill Road Bristol BS5 8HQ, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Advertising Corner Of Air Balloon Road Hillside Road Bristol BS5 8LB: up to 6 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 98-100 Clouds Hill Road Bristol BS5 7LF, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
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, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 23 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 4 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS5 8FP | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| BS5 8BB | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 12 m and 17 m above sea level (15 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS5 8BB | 100% | 56% | 56% | 0% |
| BS5 8FP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lawrence Hill 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Stapleton Road 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bristol Temple Meads 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wootton Crescent St Annes Park | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Ducie Road Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chalks Road Car Park GeniePoint | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 14.7 km (9.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Air Balloon Surgery | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kindred Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Cossham Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Avon & Somerset Police | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food St Annes - Wyatts View, St. Annes Cashzone | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Troopers Hill 14 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | St George's Park 15 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 30 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Troopers Hill Field 1.6 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beaufort Road Allotments 7,050 m² | 220 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Arnos Vale Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Arnos Vale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Troopers Hill | Hill | 370 m east |
| St Anne's Wood | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Birch Wood | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Conham Valley | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Magpie Bottom | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Duchess Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 8 |
2 of the street's 8 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 Bristol, City of: see them on the Bristol, City of page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Summerhill Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| E-ACT the Kingfisher School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wicklea Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Limes Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitehall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Speedwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Bristol Brunel Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snack Box BS5 8FP | Mobile caterer | 20 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool BS5 8BE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Good Taste Chinese Takeaway BS4 4WW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Star Fish Bar BS4 4WW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| St Annes Kitchen BS4 4AL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Abbie & Chelsie's Kitchen Ltd BS4 4AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Glebe Villa BS5 8JH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Riverside Cafe BS4 4WW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Tasty Ragga BS4 4AL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Catley's BS4 4AL | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| The Pied Horse BS5 8JS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Nov 2022 |
| The Turrets Residential Care Home BS5 8JJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Riversway Care Limited BS5 8GG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Butlers Close (10); On or near Old Lamb Close (6); On or near Lamb Hill (3); On or near Celia Terrace (3); On or near Pilgrims Wharf (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 79% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 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 | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Chakra Foods Ltd (mobile caterer, BS5 8DA) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Pilgrims Wharf · Avonside Way · Holy Well Close · Avonside Way · Riverside Mews · Crew's Hole Road · Celia Terrace · Burgess Green Close · Butlers Close · Roegate Drive · Lamb Hill · Langton Way
All the streets in BS5 and across Bristol, City of.
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.