How energy efficient is 8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH?

The current EPC rating for 8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2018. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH?

8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 32% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 3EH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH use?

The latest EPC at 8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH?

8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH in?

8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH?

Police records around 8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH 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 8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH?

The closest primary school to 8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (552m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Oulton Place, CH1 3EH is Chester Bus Interchange, 95m away. The nearest bus option is Delamere Street, 158m away.

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8 Oulton Place, Chester, CH1 3EH

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Oulton Place

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

8 Oulton Place is an end-of-terrace house in Chester (CH1 3EH). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 70 m² this is the 37th smallest of 45 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–106 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 45 units on file.

At 70 m² the property is well over the postcode median (53 m² across 44 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Aug 2018

EPC improved fromD62toC75

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

InstantaneousCommunity

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Oulton Place, Chester, CH1 3EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Oulton Place 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.

8 Oulton Place has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Oulton Place homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Oulton Place is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 78 (C)

Below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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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

Chester Bus Interchange — bus station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 3EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

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55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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