What type of property is 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA?

1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA last change hands?

1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA last sold for £164,500 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in September 2004, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2004 and March 2025, 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA rose from £110,000 to £164,500, a change of £54,500. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA?

1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 2EA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA?

1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA 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 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA located?

1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA sits in Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA?

Police records around 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA 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 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA?

The closest primary school to 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (602m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Baristow Close, CH2 2EA is Newry Park, 173m away. The nearest bus option is Chester Bus Interchange, 557m away.

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1 Baristow Close, Chester, CH2 2EA

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Baristow Close

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

1 Baristow Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH2 2EA). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

A recent sale: £164,500 in March 2025. At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (63 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 is 10% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£355/sq ft) was about 71.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1

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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.

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Baristow Close, Chester, CH2 2EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Baristow Close 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.

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

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£164,500

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

20 March 2025Most recent
£164,500
+49.5%over 20 years
29 September 2004
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 2EA: £190,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CH2 2EA

On the street

Versus other Baristow Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Baristow Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,826

Street avg £2,546

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Newry Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Chester Blue Coat Church of England 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 2EA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 2EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

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FAQ

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