What type of property is 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL?

61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL last change hands?

61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL last sold for £177,000 in March 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £104,350 in January 2003, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2003 and March 2005, 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL rose from £104,350 to £177,000, a change of £72,650. That works out to roughly +28% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL?

The current EPC rating for 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL?

61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL heated?

The latest EPC at 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL?

61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL 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.

Where is 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL located?

61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL sits in Hoole, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

Is 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL in a safe area?

Police records around 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL 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.

Which schools serve 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL?

The closest primary school to 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL is St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (90m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL?

The closest bus stop to 61 Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL is St Werburghs School, 225m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 338m away.

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61 Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

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 £259,000 is 46.3% above the 2005 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£170/sq ft) was about 47.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

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

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

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

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.

But the area is active

3 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.

61 Lightfoot Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 28.0% per year over 2 years.

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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 years
31 January 2003
£104,350

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 3AL: £236,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in CH2 3AL

On the street

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

On par

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Below

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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.

£263k

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3 bed

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1 Gable Court, Hoole Road

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3 bed2 bath

£424k

1 Fairfield Road

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3 bed1 bath

£256k

1 Eaton Lodge, Hoole Road

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2 bed1 bath

£244k

1 Brookside Terrace, Hoole

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2 bed1 bath

£216k

1 Edna Street

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2 bed2 bath

£213k

1 Edge Grove

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2 bed1 bath

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

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

St Werburghs School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 3AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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