What kind of home is 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE?

32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE last change hands?

32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE last sold for £117,500 in October 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £39,500 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE?

Across 3 sales between July 1996 and October 2012, 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE rose from £39,500 to £117,500, a change of £78,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE have?

The current EPC rating for 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE?

32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE use?

The latest EPC at 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE?

32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE 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.

Which area is 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE in?

32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE sits in Newton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE?

Police records around 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE 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.

What schools are near 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE?

The closest primary school to 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE is Newton Primary School (759m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (639m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE?

The closest bus stop to 32 Somerset Road, CH2 2QE is Kent Road, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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32 Somerset Road, Newton, Chester, CH2 2QE

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 32 Somerset Road

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

32 Somerset Road is an end-of-terrace house in Newton, Chester, Chester (CH2 2QE). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 74% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in October 2012. Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 is 47.2% above the 2012 sale price.

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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)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Mar 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

25%63%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Somerset Road, Newton, Chester, CH2 2QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Somerset Road 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£173,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£117,500

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2012Most recent
£117,500
+63.3%over 10 years
11 September 2002
£71,950
+82.2%over 6 years
11 July 1996
£39,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 2QE: £160,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CH2 2QE

On the street

Versus other Somerset Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

32 Somerset Road is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,780

Street avg £2,060

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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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 bed

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1 Eardswick Close

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1 bed1 bath

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1 Essex Road

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1 Derwent Road

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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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kent Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Upton-by-Chester High School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 2QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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