21 Albion Street, Chester, CH1 1RQ
About 21 Albion Street
21 Albion Street is a mid-terrace house in Chester (CH1 1RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2005–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £247,000 is 23.5% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 96.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £200,000 in October 2019.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
21 Albion Street 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
21 Albion Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£247,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 14 years.
£200,000
Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
24 October 2019Most recent
£200,000
+17.6%over 4 years18 August 2015
£170,000
+17.2%over 9 years31 August 2005
£145,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 1RQ: £189,000 (2024–2020).
Versus other Albion Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 21 Albion Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,922
Street avg £2,803
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 3.2 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
Park & Ride — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Chester International School. 21 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
55.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB







