What type of property is 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ?

4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ have?

The current EPC rating for 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ?

4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 108% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 1QZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ heated?

The latest EPC at 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ?

4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ located?

4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

Is 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ in a safe area?

Police records around 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ show an average of 431 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ?

The closest primary school to 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ is The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy (108m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (505m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ?

The closest bus stop to 4a, Priory Place, CH1 1QZ is Vicar's Lane Coach Stop, 87m away. The nearest bus option is Chester Bus Interchange, 518m away.

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4a, Priory Place, Chester, CH1 1QZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

4a is a mid-terrace house in Chester (CH1 1QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 5 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 75 m² the property is well over the postcode median (35 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromC70toD66

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2016from Oct 2015

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Dec 2023from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromD56toC73

Windows

SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraFlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4a, Priory Place, Chester, CH1 1QZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 1QZ: £270,000 (2022–2022).

Nearby sales in CH1 1QZ

On the street

Versus other Priory Place homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chester district page.

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Crime

431/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Vicar's Lane Coach Stop — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH1 1QZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 1QZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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