What kind of home is 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE?

61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE last change hands?

61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE last sold for £195,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £125,000 in July 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE?

Across 3 sales between July 2002 and April 2024, 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE rose from £125,000 to £195,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE?

The current EPC rating for 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE?

61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (1,335 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 80% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 2LE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE use?

The latest EPC at 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE?

61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE in?

61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

Is 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE in a safe area?

Police records around 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE 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.

What schools are near 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE?

The closest primary school to 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE is The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy (612m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (715m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE?

The closest bus stop to 61b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE is Watergate Street Coach Stop, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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61b, Watergate Row South, Chester, CH1 2LE

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

124 m²

1335 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 61b

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

61b is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH1 2LE). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. Other recorded features include a balcony.

At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 is 13.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£146/sq ft) was about 18.7% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £195,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
BalconyYes

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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 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%85%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 61b, Watergate Row South, Chester, CH1 2LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

61b 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

61b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£195,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

2 April 2024Most recent
£195,000
+13.0%over 9 years
16 September 2014
£172,600
+38.1%over 12 years
24 July 2002
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 2LE: £185,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CH1 2LE

On the street

Versus other Watergate Row South homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 61b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,573

Street avg £2,111

On par

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chester district page.

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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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH1 2LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 2LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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