5 7, Flat A, Watergate Row South, Chester, CH1 2LE
About 5 7
5 7 is a mid-terrace house in Chester (CH1 2LE). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 92 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 5 7 (47–92 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (51 versus a best of 77). The latest certificate (January 2020) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
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Energy performance
5 7's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
5 7 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
5 7 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£324,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 2LE: £190,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in CH1 2LE
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Sold Apr 2024
£195,00051a, Watergate Row South, Chester, CH1 2LE
Sold Feb 2023
£170,000Flat 3, 45 Watergate Row South, Chester, CH1 2LE
Sold May 2022
£200,00075b, Watergate Row South, Chester, CH1 2LE
Sold Apr 2022
£190,000
Versus other Watergate Row South homes
On co₂ emissions, 5 7 runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
51 (E)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 85 m²
CO₂ Emissions
7.6 t/year
Street avg 4.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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
Watergate Street Coach Stop — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy. 23 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
55.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.4dB