What type of property is 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE have?

The current EPC rating for 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in August 2022 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE heated?

The latest EPC at 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE 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 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE located?

17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

Is 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE in a safe area?

Police records around 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE 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 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

The closest primary school to 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (444m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

The closest bus stop to 17a, Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE is Canal Street, 22m away. The nearest bus option is Chester Bus Interchange, 308m away.

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17a, Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17a

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

17a is an end-of-terrace house in Chester (CH1 4EE). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2022 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). At 67 m² this is the 10th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–155 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 18 units on file.

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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 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Aug 2022

EPC improved fromG2toD64

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17a, Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

25 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.

17a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£144,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 4EE: £335,000 (2025–1995).

Nearby sales in CH1 4EE

On the street

Versus other Upper Northgate Street homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Canal Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School. 27 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 4EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 4EE

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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FAQ

Common questions

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