5 Gamul Place, Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RX
About 5 Gamul Place
5 Gamul Place is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH1 1RX). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).
Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in March 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £230,000 is 35.7% above the 2008 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 April 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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
5 Gamul Place 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.
£230,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 6 years.
£169,500
Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
20 March 2008Most recent
£169,500
+54.1%over 5 years15 August 2002
£110,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 1RX: £166,000 (2023–2002).
Versus other Gamul Place homes
On floor area, 5 Gamul Place runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 56 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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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
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
55.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB







