What kind of home is Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE is a mid-terrace house.

When did Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE last change hands?

Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE last sold for £265,000 in November 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

The current EPC rating for Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 4EE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE use?

The latest EPC at Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE had any planning applications?

Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in October 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE in?

Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

Is Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE in a safe area?

Police records around Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE show an average of 431 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

The closest primary school to Flat, 19 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.

How well connected is Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

The closest bus stop to Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE is Canal Street, 22m away. The nearest bus option is Chester Bus Interchange, 308m away.

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Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE

2 planning records

Estimated value

£163,000

Since the 2021 sale (£265,000)-38%
Against CH1 4EE's recent median (£600,000)-73%

Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Tenure

Private Rental

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About this valuation

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Our estimate

£163,000

Against its 2021 sale (£265,000)-38%
Against CH1 4EE's recent median (£600,000)-73%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for Flat is modelled from its 63 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CH1 4EE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
63 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2019
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2021
Recent sales in CH1 4EE
5 sales, median £600,000 (2026–1995)

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Sales timeline

16 November 2021Most recent
£265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 4EE: £600,000 (2026–1995).

Nearby sales in CH1 4EE

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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About Flat

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

Flat is a mid-terrace house in Chester (CH1 4EE). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 63 m² this is the 6th 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.

Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 is 38.5% below the 2021 sale of £265,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£391/sq ft) was about 74.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: November 2021 at £265,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 October 2029

2 years remaining

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Flat, 19 Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE

2decisions13documents24nearby

Oct 2002
Renovation
Outcome in report
Alterations to front elevation to incorporate a shop front
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
02/01370/FUL
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Change Of UseOct 2014Decision

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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.

Price per m²

£4,206

Street avg £3,047

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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

431/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.

Nearest schools

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary444m
The Grosvenor Park Church of England AcademyPrimary760m
Chester International SchoolSecondary1.1km
Queen's Park High SchoolSecondary1.2km

Nearest stops

Canal StreetBus stop22m
Bull & StirrupBus stop58m
Delamere StreetBus stop100m
Northgate ChurchBus stop167m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences2,490 reports41%
Public Order766 reports13%
Shoplifting689 reports11%
Anti-social Behaviour526 reports9%

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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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Comparables

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for Flat is modelled from its 63 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CH1 4EE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for Flat. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Flat was lodged in October 2019 at band D and is valid until October 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to Flat. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 27 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CH1 4EE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.

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