What type of property is 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU?

1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU?

1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU last sold for £152,500 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £93,500 in December 2003, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2003 and June 2014, 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU rose from £93,500 to £152,500, a change of £59,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU?

The current EPC rating for 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU?

1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 5AU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU heated?

The latest EPC at 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU had any planning applications?

1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU has 2 approved extension applications on file including side extension and side extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU?

1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU 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.

Where is 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU located?

1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU sits in Blacon, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU?

Police records around 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU 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 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU?

The closest primary school to 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU is J H Godwin Primary School (227m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College (312m).

How well connected is 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU?

The closest bus stop to 1b, Ashfield Crescent, CH1 5AU is Cairns Crescent, 246m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1b, Ashfield Crescent, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5AU

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Blacon, Chester, Chester (CH1 5AU). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 99 m² it's 22.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 25 EPCs). Last sold in June 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 is 43% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2014

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Ashfield Crescent, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 1b, Ashfield Crescent, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5AU

2decisions2extensions13documents

Jun 2011
ExtensionAmendment
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Single Storey side extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
11/01945/LDC
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMay 2016Decision

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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.

1b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£152,500

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

4 June 2014Most recent
£152,500
+63.1%over 10 years
15 December 2003
£93,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 5AU: £225,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CH1 5AU

On the street

Versus other Ashfield Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,540

Street avg £1,883

Below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cairns Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

J H Godwin Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH1 5AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 5AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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