3 Albion Street, Chester, CH1 1RQ
About 3 Albion Street
3 Albion Street is a two-bedroom 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 (December 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).
Across 2016–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £254,000 is 13% below the 2026 sale of £292,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£532/sq ft) was about 166.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It changed hands recently, sold April 2026 for £292,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 December 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Get a survey for this property
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.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
3 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
Latest sale on 3 Albion Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£254,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 10 years.
£292,000
Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
9 April 2026Most recent
£292,000
+29.2%over 2 years29 February 2024
£226,000
+29.1%over 7 years4 July 2016
£175,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 1RQ: £189,000 (2026–2020).
Versus other Albion Street homes
3 Albion Street outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£5,725
Street avg £2,867
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
431/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.
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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB







