32 The Nook, Newton, Chester, CH2 2EJ
About 32 The Nook
32 The Nook is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Newton, Chester, Chester (CH2 2EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record. It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £375,000 is 21% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£306/sq ft) was about 63.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2020 for £310,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenWrap around
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Period featuresYes
- Previously extendedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
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.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
32 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
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
£375,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 7 years.
£310,000
Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
27 November 2020Most recent
£310,000
+67.6%over 7 years22 August 2013
£185,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 2EJ: £350,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in CH2 2EJ
Versus other The Nook homes
32 The Nook outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,298
Street avg £2,527
Floor Area
94 m²
Street avg 102 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 4.7 t/year
Similar properties nearby
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.
Go deeper on the local area
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







