What kind of home is Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

The current EPC rating for Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 3EG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG use?

The latest EPC at Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG 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.

Which area is Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG in?

Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG sits in Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

Police records around Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG 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 Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

The closest primary school to Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG is Hoole Church of England Primary School (109m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (1.6km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

The closest bus stop to Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG is Canadian Avenue, 32m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, Chester, CH2 3EG

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Alpha Flat

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

Alpha Flat is an end-of-terrace house in Chester (CH2 3EG). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65). Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

Alpha Flat sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from May 2010

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2024from Oct 2020

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Alpha Flat, 143 Hoole Lane, Chester, CH2 3EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Alpha Flat 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.

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

Current estimate

£147,000

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 3EG: £185,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CH2 3EG

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Comparables

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Nearest stop

0.0 km

Canadian Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 3EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 3EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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