What type of property is 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP?

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

When did 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP last change hands?

20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP last sold for £290,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £199,950 in May 2016, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2016 and August 2023, 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP rose from £199,950 to £290,000, a change of £90,050. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP?

The current EPC rating for 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP?

20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP heated?

The latest EPC at 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP?

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

Where is 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP located?

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

What is crime like near 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP?

Police records around 20 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 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP?

The closest primary school to 20 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 transport links are near 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP?

The closest bus stop to 20 The Crescent, CH2 2BP is The Crescent, 88m away. The nearest rail option is Bache Rail Station, 476m away.

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20 The Crescent, Newton, Chester, CH2 2BP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 The Crescent

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

20 The Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Newton, Chester, Chester (CH2 2BP). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) 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 November 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2016–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £324,000 is 11.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£306/sq ft) was about 42% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £290,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageDetached
Corner plotYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Nov 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

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 20 The Crescent, Newton, Chester, CH2 2BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 The Crescent has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

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

Current estimate

£324,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£290,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

1 August 2023Most recent
£290,000
+45.0%over 7 years
25 May 2016
£199,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 2BP: £265,000 (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.

20 The Crescent outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,295

Street avg £2,637

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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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1 Denhall Close

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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.

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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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FAQ

Common questions

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