7 Burges Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3JB
About 7 Burges Street
7 Burges Street is a mid-terrace house in Hoole, Chester, Chester (CH2 3JB). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2025 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).
Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £215,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £267,000 is 24.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£256/sq ft) was about 45.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 January 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
7 Burges Street 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.
Sales history & valuation
7 Burges Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£267,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£215,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 March 2025Most recent
£215,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 3JB: £228,000 (2023–2009).
Nearby sales in CH2 3JB
4 Burges Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3JB
Sold May 2023
£210,00012 Burges Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3JB
Sold Jan 2023
£180,0005 Burges Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3JB
Sold Feb 2021
£236,0002 Burges Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3JB
Sold May 2009
£239,9503 Burges Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3JB
Sold Jun 2002
£90,000
Versus other Burges Street homes
On years held, 7 Burges Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,756
Street avg £1,591
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
215/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Hamilton Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Martin's Academy Chester. 21 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.7dB







