Apologies if this is sensitive information, but it is all from the public domain. To address the issues of (1) How recently people have moved next to a football stadium (2) How it affects house prices, have a look at this information derived from the land registry for Alton Road:
1, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£385,000 28 Apr 2021 Leasehold
£195,000 8 Apr 2009 Leasehold
£195,000 8 Apr 2009 Leasehold
2, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£280,000 30 Sep 2015 Leasehold
£191,500 18 Feb 2008 Leasehold
£150,000 2 Feb 2007(New Build) Leasehold
2a, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£158,000 13 Aug 2019 Leasehold
2b, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£156,500 7 Aug 2019 Leasehold
3, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£360,000 7 Aug 2020 Leasehold
4, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£64,500 30 Oct 1998 Freehold
5, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£285,000 22 Mar 2019 Leasehold
6, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£105,000 1 Jun 2012 Leasehold
7, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£236,250 10 May 2013 Leasehold
£48,000 30 Jan 1997 Leasehold
8, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£318,000 4 Dec 2017 Leasehold
£77,000 23 Feb 2000 Leasehold
9, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£248,000 20 Jun 2013 Leasehold
£140,000 18 Jan 2008 Leasehold
10, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£390,000 21 Oct 2016 Leasehold
£163,000 1 Jun 2012 Leasehold
11, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£490,000 31 Aug 2021 Freehold
12, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£52,500 21 Feb 1997 Leasehold
13, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£66,000 22 Oct 1998 Leasehold
14, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£160,000 7 Nov 2003 Leasehold
15, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£152,000 24 Oct 2003 Leasehold
£60,000 11 Dec 1997 Leasehold
16, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£277,000 5 Sep 2017 Leasehold
£125,000 31 May 2002 Leasehold
17, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£190,000 30 Aug 2007 Leasehold
18, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£120,000 1 Jul 2005 Leasehold
£110,000 22 Apr 2003 Leasehold
£104,000 21 Sep 2001 Leasehold
+ 1 extra record
19, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£308,000 13 Dec 2017 Leasehold
20, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£302,000 16 Sep 2016 Leasehold
£170,000 21 Dec 2009 Leasehold
£150,000 4 Jul 2005 Leasehold
21, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£296,000 18 Jun 2019 Leasehold
23, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£170,000 3 Nov 2011 Leasehold
25, Alton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol BS7 9PS
£351,000 5 Mar 2021 Leasehold
£86,500 23 Feb 2000 Leasehold
+ 2 extra records
22 and 24 Alton Road do not exist.
You'll note that every house has been sold since Rovers came to the Memorial Stadium, with most sold in the last 10 years - so you can safely conclude that all of our Alton Road neighbours knew they were moving next to a Football Ground.
Prices have increased in line with the national and local averages and do not seem to be adversely affected by proximity to the football ground.
THIS INFORMATION IS NOT CONFIDENTIAL
It is of critical significance in terms of planning applications related to the Memorial Stadium.
Bristol Rovers returned to play at The Memorial Ground BEFORE each and every house in Alton Road was last purchased.
The complaints from some residents of Trubshaw Close, the road that is the main entrance for vehicles into the stadium, are also bewildering.
When they bought their homes both Bristol Shoguns and Bristol Rovers played at the stadium.
There are some "hidden agenda" issues that partly explain the enthusiasm of a hard core of objectors.
Firstly, there is a wish by many local residents to see the value of their newly acquired homes increase in value.
An ex-work colleague who lived in Alton Road for many years spoke of his neighbours strongly held belief that they could force the football club out.
By protesting and objecting to every small change at the stadium his neighbours were convinced it would discourage stadium improvements.
In the process they were absolutely sure that their homes would increase in value if the stadium was not present.
He maintained that that they were of the view that the site would be most suitable for low-height residential homes.
In this context it is understandable why a reasonable, appropriate and necessary south stand upgrade has met such aggressive opposition.
Since the very outset it has been clear that some key objectors are using the scattergun method of attack.
The hope has been that if enough mud is thrown some of it might stick.
In reality, many of the local opponents have felt that the new south stand is justifiable and has some benefits to nearby residents.
They are playing the long game here.
Cause distress, delay and discomfort for as long as possible.
Discourage the football club from making changes or improvements.
Playing hard ball and adopting a strategy of non co-operation has been the mantra.
BCC planning officers and council officials have encouraged the club to avoid piecemeal developments at the stadium in the past.
This approach by the planning authority has played into the hands of the group of highly active opponents.
Many of the key organisers of objections do not, in fact, live in the immediate area of the stadium.
A significant number of the newcomers have no respect for the sporting history of the stadium.
Some of the objectors show a distinct lack of respect for the vast majority of well-behaved and responsible supporters who attend matches.
Is trying to increase the value of your home at all costs an ethical or reasonable approach?
Is attempting to ruin the enjoyment and simple pleasure of other people by any means a moral or justifiable pattern of behaviour?
