What kind of home is Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

The current EPC rating for Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in February 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE use?

The latest EPC at Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE 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 Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE in?

Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

Police records around Flat 3, 13 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.

What schools are near Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

The closest primary school to Flat 3, 13 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 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, CH1 4EE?

The closest bus stop to Flat 3, 13 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 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a semi-detached house in Chester (CH1 4EE). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 65 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (65–77 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (52 versus a best of 76). The latest certificate (August 2019) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

Flat 3 sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromG6toE52

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC EPre-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 Flat 3, 13 Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 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.

Flat 3 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£152,000

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.

On epc rating, Flat 3 runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

52 (E)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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