What kind of home is 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR?

1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR?

1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR last sold for £111,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR?

1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 3BR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR use?

The latest EPC at 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR?

1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR in?

1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

Is 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR 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 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR?

The closest primary school to 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR is The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy (453m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (992m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Nelson Street, CH1 3BR is Crewe Street, 114m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 238m away.

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1 Nelson Street, Chester, CH1 3BR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Nelson Street

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

1 Nelson Street is a mid-terrace house in Chester (CH1 3BR). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 68 m² it's 15.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 14 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 is 49.5% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£152/sq ft) was about 28.6% below the postcode norm. 12 years since the last transfer (July 2014).

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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)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromD58toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Nelson Street, Chester, CH1 3BR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Nelson Street 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

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£111,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 July 2014Most recent
£111,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 3BR: £142,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in CH1 3BR

On the street

Versus other Nelson Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Nelson Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,632

Street avg £2,080

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.7 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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Crewe Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy. 22 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 3BR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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