What type of property is 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE?

4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE?

4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE last sold for £245,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE?

4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE have?

4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE has council approval for single-storey extension granted in March 2025 under ref. 24/01833/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE?

4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE located?

4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

Is 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE 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.

Which schools serve 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE?

The closest primary school to 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (126m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (1.5km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE?

The closest bus stop to 4 Bouverie Street, CH1 4HE is Bouverie Street, 48m away. The nearest bus option is Chester Bus Interchange, 659m away.

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4 Bouverie Street, Chester, CH1 4HE

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Bouverie Street

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

4 Bouverie Street is a mid-terrace house in Chester (CH1 4HE). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, HMO conversion, change of use to residential and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 67.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £245,000 in April 2024.

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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)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 November 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE46toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Bouverie Street, Chester, CH1 4HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 4 Bouverie Street, Chester, CH1 4HE

2decisions2extensions15documents24nearby

Flagged:HMO conversionChange of use

Nov 2024
Loft Conversion
Outcome in report
Construction of a dormer loft
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
24/01830/LDC
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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.

4 Bouverie Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£245,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 April 2024Most recent
£245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 4HE: £320,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CH1 4HE

On the street

Versus other Bouverie Street homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4 Bouverie Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,042

Street avg £1,666

Above

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 140 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Bouverie Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 4HE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 4HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

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55 dB

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Common questions

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