What type of property is 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA?

4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA last change hands?

4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA last sold for £232,000 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £157,000 in August 2008, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2008 and July 2015, 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA rose from £157,000 to £232,000, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA?

4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA have?

4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in July 2022 under ref. 22/00318/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA?

4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA located?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA?

Police records around 4 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 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA?

The closest primary school to 4 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 is the nearest station to 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA?

The closest bus stop to 4 Firemans Square, CH1 2JA is Hunter Street, 99m away. The nearest bus option is Chester Bus Interchange, 319m away.

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4 Firemans Square, Chester, CH1 2JA

Extendable2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 4 Firemans Square

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

4 Firemans Square is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chester (CH1 2JA). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2008–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £362,000 sits 56% above the 2015 sale of £232,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingAllocated

Building

TenureFreehold
Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from May 2014

EPC improved fromC69toD64

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

67%35%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Firemans Square, Chester, CH1 2JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 4 Firemans Square.

2 applications on record at 4 Firemans Square, Chester, CH1 2JA

2decisions1extensions26documents2nearby

Jul 2022
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
22/00318/FUL
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RenovationSept 2025Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Firemans Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£362,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£232,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

27 July 2015Most recent
£232,000
+47.8%over 6 years
21 August 2008
£157,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in CH1 2JA: £178,750 (2017–1997).

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

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

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 2JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

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