What did 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG sell for?

20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG last sold for £245,000 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £180,000 in November 2007, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and June 2015, 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG rose from £180,000 to £245,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG?

The current EPC rating for 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG?

20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG use?

The latest EPC at 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG?

20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG is in council tax band E.

Which area is 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG in?

20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG?

Police records around 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG 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 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG?

The closest primary school to 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG is The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy (232m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (772m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG?

The closest bus stop to 20 Lincoln House, The Square, CH1 3AG is Canal Bridge, 77m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 458m away.

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20 Lincoln House, The Square, Seller Street, Chester, CH1 3AG

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Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 03

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20 Lincoln House

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

20 Lincoln House is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Chester (CH1 3AG). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. At 73 m² this is the 7th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 59–124 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (78 versus a best of 85). Other recorded features include notable views. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2015. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£312/sq ft) was about 41.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in June 2015.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated
Notable viewsYes

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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.

20 Lincoln House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Mar 2015

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

47%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Lincoln House, The Square, Seller Street, Chester, CH1 3AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Lincoln House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£245,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

9 June 2015Most recent
£245,000
+36.1%over 7 years
30 November 2007
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 3AG: £235,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in CH1 3AG

On the street

Versus other The Square homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20 Lincoln House stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,356

Street avg £2,475

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Above

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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.

Full Chester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

431/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Canal Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH1 3AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 3AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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