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48 Somerset Road, Newton, Chester, CH2 2QE

EPC B
Property type
Detached
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 48 Somerset Road

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

48 Somerset Road is a detached house in Newton, Chester, Chester (CH2 2QE). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2018) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 96).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

48 Somerset Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Nov 2013
Hot Water
ImmersionMain (No Stat)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
7%40%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2018from May 2014
EPC improved fromF30toB83
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC B

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 48 Somerset Road, Newton, Chester, CH2 2QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

48 Somerset Road has no planning applications on record.

7

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.

48 Somerset Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£156,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

On the street

Versus other Somerset Road homes

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

On epc rating, 48 Somerset Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

83 (B)

Street avg 59 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 48 Somerset Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£152k

1 Abbots Wood

CH2 2FE

£161k

1 Eardswick Close

CH2 2DU

1 bed1 bath
£164k

1 Duchess Place

CH2 2JL

2 bed
£166k

1 Abbots Nook

CH2 2BB

2 bed1 bath
£137k

1 Cambridge Road

CH2 2LP

£137k

1 Derwent Road

CH2 2PZ

£181k

1 Baristow Close

CH2 2EA

1 bed
£134k

1 Dorset Place

CH2 2LZ

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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH2 2QE

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 48 Somerset Road, Newton, Chester, CH2 2QE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.