Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
61 Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AL
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About 61 Lightfoot Street
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
61 Lightfoot Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hoole, Chester, Chester (CH2 3AL). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.
Held since March 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2003–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 28% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 sits 57.1% above the 2005 sale of £177,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£170/sq ft) was about 47.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
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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 3)
Jul 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 July 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2022from Mar 2011
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
0%90%
More low energy lighting installed
Jul 2023from Aug 2022
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 61 Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
61 Lightfoot Street has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
61 Lightfoot Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£278,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 28.0% per year over 2 years.
Last sold (2005)
£177,000
Growth on file: 28.0% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
24 March 2005Most recent
£177,000
+69.6%over 2 years31 January 2003
£104,350
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 3AL: £236,000 (2022–2021).
Nearby sales in CH2 3AL
70 Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AL
Sold Aug 2022
£289,60072 Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AL
Sold Jun 2022
£152,00074 Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AL
Sold Feb 2022
£138,00069 Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AL
Sold Jan 2022
£236,00055 Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AL
Sold Dec 2021
£240,000
Versus other Lightfoot Street homes
Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On habitable rooms, 61 Lightfoot Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,825
Street avg £1,823
Floor Area
97 m²
Street avg 91 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.6 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
215/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
St Werburghs School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary 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.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH2 3AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 61 Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.