What type of property is 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP?

2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP last change hands?

2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP last sold for £200,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £148,500 in July 2009, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2009 and April 2017, 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP rose from £148,500 to £200,000, a change of £51,500. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP?

2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 2BP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP had any planning applications?

2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in December 2021 under ref. 21/02912/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP?

2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP located?

2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP sits in Newton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

Is 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP in a safe area?

Police records around 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Burglary makes up roughly 25% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP?

The closest primary school to 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP is Newton Primary School (524m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP?

The closest bus stop to 2 The Crescent, CH2 2BP is The Crescent, 88m away. The nearest rail option is Bache Rail Station, 476m away.

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2 The Crescent, Newton, Chester, CH2 2BP

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 The Crescent

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

2 The Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Newton, Chester, Chester (CH2 2BP). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in April 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across 2009–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £292,000 is 46% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE42toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Crescent, Newton, Chester, CH2 2BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 The Crescent has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 The Crescent, Newton, Chester, CH2 2BP

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Dec 2021
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
21/02912/FUL
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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.

2 The Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£292,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£200,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

20 April 2017Most recent
£200,000
+34.7%over 7 years
16 July 2009
£148,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 2BP: £290,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CH2 2BP

On the street

Versus other The Crescent homes

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

Floor Area for 2 The Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,532

Street avg £2,673

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Chester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Newton Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH2 2BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 2BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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