What was the last sold price for 5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX?

5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX last sold for £157,500 in July 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £50,000 in May 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX?

Across 5 sales between May 1995 and July 2007, 5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX rose from £50,000 to £157,500, a change of £107,500. That works out to roughly +9.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX?

5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX 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.

Where is 5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX located?

5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX?

Police records around 5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX 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.

Which schools serve 5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX?

The closest primary school to 5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX is The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy (554m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX?

The closest bus stop to 5 Francis Street, CH1 3BX is Crewe Street, 77m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 241m away.

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5 Francis Street, Chester, CH1 3BX

5 sales on record

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 5 Francis Street

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

5 Francis Street is a property in Chester (CH1 3BX). It has council tax band A.

It hasn't traded since July 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1995–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.9% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Francis Street, Chester, CH1 3BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Francis Street has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Francis Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Last sold (2007)

£157,500

Growth on file: 9.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

31 July 2007Most recent
£157,500
+63.2%over 4 years
3 October 2002
£96,500
+38.0%over 2 years
6 December 1999
£69,950
+16.7%over 1 year
12 March 1998
£59,950
+19.9%over 2 years
25 May 1995
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 3BX: £133,000 (2023–2007).

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Crewe Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 3BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

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