What kind of home is 65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE?

65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE last change hands?

65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE last sold for £125,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE?

The current EPC rating for 65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE?

65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 96 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 39% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 2LE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE use?

The latest EPC at 65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE?

65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE in?

65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

Is 65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE in a safe area?

Police records around 65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE show an average of 431 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE?

The closest primary school to 65b, 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 65b, Watergate Row South, CH1 2LE?

The closest bus stop to 65b, 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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65b, Watergate Row South, Chester, CH1 2LE

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 65b

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

65b is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH1 2LE). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 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; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 sits 51.2% above the 2014 sale of £125,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£121/sq ft) was about 31.8% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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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)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 August 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 65b, Watergate Row South, Chester, CH1 2LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

65b 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.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 September 2014Most recent
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 2LE: £190,000 (2025–2022).

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.

Years Held for 65b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,302

Street avg £2,141

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Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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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

431/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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