When did 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD last change hands?

33 West Bank, CH1 4BD last sold for £108,500 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,000 in July 2015, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD?

Across 2 sales between July 2015 and August 2018, 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD rose from £95,000 to £108,500, a change of £13,500. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD?

The current EPC rating for 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD?

33 West Bank, CH1 4BD has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 4BD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD use?

The latest EPC at 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD?

33 West Bank, CH1 4BD 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 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD in?

33 West Bank, CH1 4BD sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD?

Police records around 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD 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 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD?

The closest primary school to 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (639m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (2.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD?

The closest bus stop to 33 West Bank, CH1 4BD is Abbots Park, 184m away. The nearest rail option is Bache Rail Station, 611m away.

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33 West Bank, Abbots Park, Chester, CH1 4BD

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 33 West Bank

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

33 West Bank is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Chester (CH1 4BD). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. At 46 m² this is the 7th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–143 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 23 units on file.

At 46 m² it's 17.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 22 EPCs). Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 is 12.4% above the 2018 sale price. Sold August 2018 for £108,500.

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

DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from May 2015

EPC improved fromD56toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 33 West Bank, Abbots Park, Chester, CH1 4BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

33 West Bank 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.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£108,500

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

16 August 2018Most recent
£108,500
+14.2%over 3 years
19 July 2015
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 4BD: £110,000 (2021–2017).

Nearby sales in CH1 4BD

On the street

Versus other West Bank homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,359

Street avg £2,105

On par

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.5 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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2 bed1 bath

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1 Chichester Court, Chichester Street

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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

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Abbots Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH1 4BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 4BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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