1a, Charles Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AZ
About 1a
1a is an end-of-terrace house in Hoole, Chester, Chester (CH2 3AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 75 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (37–75 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 75 m² the property is well over the postcode median (41 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
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Energy performance
1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Hot water system changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
1a 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.
Sales history & valuation
1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£151,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 4 sales in CH2 3AZ: £184,000 (2023–2005).
Versus other Charles Street homes
Floor Area for 1a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
43 (E)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
215/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Westminster Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Martin's Academy Chester. 19 schools nearby.
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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
53.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB