What type of property is 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ?

22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ?

The current EPC rating for 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has improved from a G recorded in October 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ?

22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 3AZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ heated?

The latest EPC at 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ?

The most recent planning decision at 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ was a refusal for an application (ref. 20/02288/FUL) in March 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ?

22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ located?

22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ sits in Hoole, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

Is 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ 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 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ?

The closest primary school to 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ is St Martin's Academy Chester (338m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ?

The closest bus stop to 22a, Charles Street, CH2 3AZ is Westminster Road, 136m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 392m away.

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22a, Charles Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AZ

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22a

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

22a is an end-of-terrace house in Hoole, Chester, Chester (CH2 3AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 62). At 39 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–73 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 6 units on file.

At 39 m² it's 22% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (50 m² median across 5 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2010from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromG4toE41

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

May 2015from Aug 2010

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2022from May 2015

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22a, Charles Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 22a was refused — worth checking the council file.

1 application on record at 22a, Charles Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AZ

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Flagged:Retrospective

Mar 2023
Amendment
Outcome in report
Change of use to bar and restaurant venue - retrospective
Retrospective
Documents
37 docs on file
Reference
20/02288/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

22a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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).

Nearby sales in CH2 3AZ

On the street

Versus other Charles Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

22a is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

54 (E)

Street avg 55 (D)

On par

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH2 3AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 3AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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