What kind of home is 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL?

28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL?

28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL last sold for £305,000 in July 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £70,000 in May 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between May 1999 and July 2025, 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL rose from £70,000 to £305,000, a change of £235,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL?

The current EPC rating for 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL?

28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL use?

The latest EPC at 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL?

28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL is in council tax band C.

Which area is 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL in?

28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL sits in Hoole, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

Is 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL in a safe area?

Police records around 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL 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.

What schools are near 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL?

The closest primary school to 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL is Hoole Church of England Primary School (227m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (1.5km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL?

The closest bus stop to 28 Housesteads Drive, CH2 3DL is St Werburghs School, 175m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 637m away.

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28 Housesteads Drive, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3DL

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 28 Housesteads Drive

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

28 Housesteads Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hoole, Chester, Chester (CH2 3DL). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £305,000 — fresh data. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£411/sq ft) was about 82.2% 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
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 May 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2016

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

36%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Housesteads Drive, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Housesteads Drive 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.

Price for 28 Housesteads Drive has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£313,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£305,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

3 July 2025Most recent
£305,000
+41.9%over 8 years
7 September 2016
£215,000
+28.0%over 6 years
15 August 2010
£168,000
+140.0%over 11 years
24 May 1999
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 3DL: £310,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CH2 3DL

On the street

Versus other Housesteads Drive homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 28 Housesteads Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,420

Street avg £3,105

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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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.

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

0.2 km

Hoole Church of England Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 3DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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