26 The Nook, Newton, Chester, CH2 2EJ
About 26 The Nook
26 The Nook is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Newton, Chester, Chester (CH2 2EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £325,000 — fresh data. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£351/sq ft) was about 89.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
26 The Nook 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.
Sales history & valuation
26 The Nook valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£315,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£325,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
21 August 2025Most recent
£325,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 2EJ: £350,000 (2022–2020).
Nearby sales in CH2 2EJ
Versus other The Nook homes
26 The Nook is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£3,779
Street avg £2,503
Floor Area
86 m²
Street avg 102 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 4.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Park Walk — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Newton Primary School. 22 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.5dB