The Inner Down Old Down, South Gloucestershire
31 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS32), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 48020094.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £667,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, D: 6, E: 1, G: 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 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 5.9 km (3.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Oldown Country Park, is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 84 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 31 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Mary Street Surgery, about 3.2 km (2 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: 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £667,000 | £667,000 | £667,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £542,500 | £540,000 | £545,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £470,000 | £460,000 | £480,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £314,000 | £314,000 | £314,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £265,000 | £75,000 | £455,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £289,125 | £147,250 | £431,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| 1996 | 2 | £94,000 | £55,000 | £133,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £107,000 | £102,000 | £112,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2023 | THE COTTAGE BS32 4PR | Detached | £667,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2023 | THE COTTAGE BS32 4PR | Detached | £667,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2019 | WESCOTT BS32 4PR | Detached | £545,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2019 | SELVDON BS32 4PR | Detached | £540,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2016 | 1, HAZEL COTTAGES BS32 4PR | Semi-detached | £480,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2016 | THE NEW HOUSE BS32 4PR | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 2 May 2014 | 2, HAZEL COTTAGES BS32 4PR | Semi-detached | £314,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2008 | 1, HAZEL COTTAGES BS32 4PR | Semi-detached | £385,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2007 | THE COTTAGE BS32 4PR | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2007 | WOODVIEW BS32 4PR | Detached | £75,000 | |
| 2 May 2006 | YEW TREE COTTAGE BS32 4PR | Detached | £540,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2002 | TALL OAKS BS32 4PR | Detached | £431,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2002 | BOX TREE COTTAGE BS32 4PR | Detached | £147,250 | |
| 24 Mar 2000 | CLARSON BS32 4PR | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 1, HAZEL COTTAGES BS32 4PR | Semi-detached | £97,500 | |
| 12 Dec 1996 | CLARSON BS32 4PR | Detached | £133,000 | |
| 16 Feb 1996 | SUNDOWN BS32 4PR | Detached | £55,000 | |
| 28 Dec 1995 | 2, HAZEL COTTAGES BS32 4PR | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 10 Apr 1995 | ROSE COTTAGE BS32 4PR | Detached | £102,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 141 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (4); 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- 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 30 September 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 4PR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BS32 4PU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 31 addresses are between 76 m and 84 m above sea level (82 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS32 4PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS32 4PU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pilning 290 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Patchway 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bristol Parkway 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Crescent Old Down | 180 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bristol Docks Ferry Landing Avonmouth | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 25.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | St Mary Street Surgery | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Alveston Pharmacy | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | High Street Dental Surgery | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Hospital | Thornbury Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Patchway Police Centre | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oldown Country Park 6.7 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,770 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 6.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm, a scheduled monument, 780 m (0.5 miles) east. 7 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 | 780 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Bowl barrow re-used as a moot 205m SSE of Chelwood | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Iron Age defended settlement 525m ENE of Elberton Manor | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sheepcombe Brake | Wood | 220 m east |
| Tockington Hill | Hill | 280 m south-west |
| Hartygrove Brake | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Vineyards Brake | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Priest Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| The Gully | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 | 30 | 31 |
1 of the street's 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlwood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Olveston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Inn BS32 4PR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 4 Good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Windmill Care Ltd BS32 4PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 19 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Down (11); On or near Pines Lane (3); On or near Alveston Road (1); On or near Merryhole Lane (1).
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
Merryhole Lane · The Down · Pines Lane · The Crescent · Pump Lane · Alveston Road
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.