What kind of home is 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ?

31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ?

31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ last sold for £41,000 in June 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £23,500 in October 1999, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1999 and June 2001, 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ rose from £23,500 to £41,000, a change of £17,500. That works out to roughly +38.5% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ?

The current EPC rating for 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ?

31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 5LZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ use?

The latest EPC at 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ?

31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ 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.

Which area is 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ in?

31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ sits in Blacon, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ?

Police records around 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ 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 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ?

The closest primary school to 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ is Highfield Community Primary School (354m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College (874m).

What transport links are near 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ?

The closest bus stop to 31 Bridgeman Road, CH1 5LZ is Bridgeman Road, 116m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Bridgeman Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5LZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 31 Bridgeman Road

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

31 Bridgeman Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Blacon, Chester, Chester (CH1 5LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since June 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 38.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 sits 290.2% above the 2001 sale of £41,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£56/sq ft) was about 46.7% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Dec 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Bridgeman Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Bridgeman Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

31 Bridgeman Road's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 38.5% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£41,000

Growth on file: 38.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

28 June 2001Most recent
£41,000
+74.5%over 1 year
13 October 1999
£23,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 5LZ: £162,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in CH1 5LZ

On the street

Versus other Bridgeman Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 31 Bridgeman Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£603

Street avg £1,731

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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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2 bed1 bath

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1 Aberdaron Drive, Blacon

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2 bed

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1 Blacon Avenue, Blacon

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Bridgeman Road, Blacon

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3 bed

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1 Auckland Road, Blacon

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3 bed

£185k

1 Blake Close, Blacon

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

431/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bridgeman Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Highfield Community Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 5LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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