What type of property is 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB?

20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB last change hands?

20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB last sold for £310,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £72,000 in September 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between September 1999 and March 2025, 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB rose from £72,000 to £310,000, a change of £238,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB?

20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 3BB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB had any planning applications?

20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB has council approval for rear extension granted in September 2025 under ref. 25/01988/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB?

20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB 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 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB located?

20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB sits in Hoole, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

Is 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB show an average of 215 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB?

The closest primary school to 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB is St Martin's Academy Chester (271m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB?

The closest bus stop to 20 Westminster Road, CH2 3BB is Westminster Road, 116m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 459m away.

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20 Westminster Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3BB

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Westminster Road

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

20 Westminster Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hoole, Chester, Chester (CH2 3BB). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £310,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£343/sq ft) was about 138.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

20 Westminster Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromD56toC69

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Westminster Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 20 Westminster Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3BB

1decisions1extensions11documents3nearby

Sept 2025
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of Two-Storey Rear Infill Extension and Single Storey Rear Extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
25/01988/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.

20 Westminster Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£310,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2025Most recent
£310,000
+59.0%over 11 years
18 August 2013
£195,000
-10.1%over 6 years
1 March 2007
£217,000
+31.9%over 1 year
28 March 2005
£164,500
+128.5%over 5 years
30 September 1999
£72,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 3BB: £275,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in CH2 3BB

On the street

Versus other Westminster Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 20 Westminster Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,690

Street avg £2,297

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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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3 bed2 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

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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 3BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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