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25a, Faulkner Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3BD

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 25a

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

25a is a mid-terrace house in Hoole, Chester, Chester (CH2 3BD). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 63 m² this is the 11th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–80 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 15 units on file.

At 63 m² the property is well over the postcode median (45 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Nov 2008
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2026from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromF28toD63
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25a, Faulkner Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 25a, Faulkner Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3BD

1decisions45documents3nearby
  1. Oct 2017
    Conditions
    Outcome in report

    Discharge of conditions 7, 8 and 9 of 16/04093/FUL

    Documents
    45 docs on file
    Reference
    17/02823/DIS
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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.

25a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£177,000

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 5 sales in CH2 3BD: £109,000 (2023–2010).

On the street

Versus other Faulkner Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 25a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 50 (E)

Above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 25a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Faulkner Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Martin's Academy Chester. 19 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 3BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 25a, Faulkner Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.