What did 1a, Firemans Square, CH1 2JA sell for?

1a, Firemans Square, CH1 2JA last sold for £187,500 in June 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1a, Firemans Square, CH1 2JA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and June 2007, 1a, Firemans Square, CH1 2JA rose from £80,000 to £187,500, a change of £107,500. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Where is 1a, Firemans Square, CH1 2JA located?

1a, Firemans Square, CH1 2JA sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1a, Firemans Square, CH1 2JA?

Police records around 1a, Firemans Square, CH1 2JA show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Firemans Square, CH1 2JA?

The closest primary school to 1a, Firemans Square, CH1 2JA is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (575m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, Firemans Square, CH1 2JA?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Firemans Square, CH1 2JA is Hunter Street, 99m away. The nearest bus option is Chester Bus Interchange, 319m away.

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Overview

About 1a

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1a is a property in Chester (CH1 2JA).

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in June 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1997–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

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1a has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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1a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Last sold (2007)

£187,500

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

21 June 2007Most recent
£187,500
+134.4%over 9 years
3 July 1997
£80,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in CH1 2JA: £185,000 (2017–2008).

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Area

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Crime

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hunter Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 2JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

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