Francesca Court, Apartment 2, St Olave Street, Chester, CH1 1RJ
About Francesca Court
Francesca Court is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Chester (CH1 1RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. At 49 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in Francesca Court, where floor areas span 36–58 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a C (score 74). The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Held since September 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£347/sq ft) was about 39.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Francesca Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Apr 2026
EPC Rating
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Planning history
Francesca Court 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.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£195,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 6 years.
£183,000
Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
27 September 2007Most recent
£183,000
+46.4%over 6 years20 September 2001
£125,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 1RJ: £160,000 (2025–2007).
Nearby sales in CH1 1RJ
Francesca Court, Apartment 6, St Olave Street, Chester, CH1 1RJ
Sold Mar 2025
£155,000Theodore House, Apartment 9, St Olave Street, Chester, CH1 1RJ
Sold Dec 2012
£183,000Francesca Court, Apartment 5, St Olave Street, Chester, CH1 1RJ
Sold Mar 2010
£160,000Theodore House, Apartment 8, St Olave Street, Chester, CH1 1RJ
Sold Jul 2002
£149,500Francesca Court, Apartment 1, St Olave Street, Chester, CH1 1RJ
Sold Sept 2001
£125,000
Versus other St Olave Street homes
On co₂ emissions, Francesca Court stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,735
Street avg £2,710
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Ye Olde Kings Head — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Chester International School. 22 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.0dB







