Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2 The Shipgate, Shipgate Street, Chester, CH1 1RA
3 sales on record1 planning record
Estimated value
£214,000
- Since the 2005 sale (£175,000)+22%
- Against CH1 1RA's recent median (£280,000)-24%
Newest record on this page: June 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£214,000
- Against its 2005 sale (£175,000)+22%
- Against CH1 1RA's recent median (£280,000)-24%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2 The Shipgate is modelled from its 83 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH1 1RA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
83 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2017
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2005
Recent sales in CH1 1RA
5 sales, median £280,000 (2025–2019)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
Sales timeline
2 December 2005Most recent
£175,000
+133.3%over 6 years26 August 1999
£75,000
+7.1%over 1 year6 February 1998
£70,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 1RA: £280,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in CH1 1RA
9c, The Shipgate, Shipgate Street, Chester, CH1 1RA
Sold Jun 2025
£280,0003 The Shipgate, Shipgate Street, Chester, CH1 1RA
Sold Jul 2022
£320,0008 The Shipgate, Shipgate Street, Chester, CH1 1RA
Sold Dec 2021
£182,0009a, The Shipgate, Shipgate Street, Chester, CH1 1RA
Sold May 2021
£240,0001 The Shipgate, Shipgate Street, Chester, CH1 1RA
Sold Oct 2019
£315,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 2 The Shipgate, Shipgate Street, Chester, CH1 1RA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 2 The Shipgate
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 The Shipgate is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH1 1RA). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. At 83 m² this is the 7th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 50–120 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 10 units on file. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.
It hasn't traded since December 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2009. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 1998–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 is 22.3% above the 2005 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£196/sq ft) was about 22.3% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- ParkingUnderground
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 2 The Shipgate
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Larger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
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
Oct 2017EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 October 2027
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 The Shipgate, Shipgate Street, Chester, CH1 1RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 The Shipgate has a listed-building consent on record — alterations to a listed property are tightly controlled.
1 application on record at 2 The Shipgate, Shipgate Street, Chester, CH1 1RA
1decisions6documents1nearby
Flagged:Listed building
- Jun 2009RenovationFullOutcome in report
Repair works to parapet walls
Listed- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 09/10669/FUL
Unlock 2 The Shipgate, Shipgate Street, Chester, CH1 1RA's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
- All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
- The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Versus other The Shipgate homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 2 The Shipgate runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,108
Street avg £3,653
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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.
Crime
431/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
County Hall Tour Stop — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Queen's Park High School. 21 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Queen's Park High SchoolSecondary331m
- Chester International SchoolSecondary334m
- The Grosvenor Park Church of England AcademyPrimary648m
- Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary776m
Nearest stops
- County Hall Tour StopBus stop48m
- Ye Olde Kings HeadBus stop158m
- Lower Bridge StreetBus stop215m
- Chester Bells Coach StopBus stop229m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,490 reports41%
- Public Order766 reports13%
- Shoplifting689 reports11%
- Anti-social Behaviour526 reports9%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH1 1RA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.6dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£237k
10 Albion Street
CH1 1RQ
2 bed1 bath
£240k
10 Albion Place
CH1 1RW
2 bed1 bath
£254k
1 Lancaster Square, Volunteer Street
CH1 1SF
2 bed1 bath
£292k
1 Steele Street
CH1 1RH
3 bed
£145k
1 Albion Mews, Albion Street
CH1 1RQ
1 bed1 bath
£343k
1 The Shipgate, Shipgate Street
CH1 1RA
3 bed2 bath
£352k
1 Duke S Court, Duke Street
CH1 1QS
3 bed1 bath
£501k
1 Albion Place
CH1 1RW
3 bed
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 2 The Shipgate is modelled from its 83 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH1 1RA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 2 The Shipgate. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 The Shipgate was lodged in October 2017 at band D and is valid until October 2027. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 2 The Shipgate. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 21 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CH1 1RA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 2 The Shipgate is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 The Shipgate, Shipgate Street, Chester, CH1 1RA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in CH1 1RASold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- CH 1 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 2 The Shipgate, Shipgate Street, Chester valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales