15a, Gosforth Place, Chester, CH2 3JH
About 15a
15a is a detached house in Chester (CH2 3JH). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 56 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (56–161 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 56 m² it's 28.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 8 EPCs).
Energy performance
15a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
15a 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
15a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£143,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 3JH: £150,000 (2013–2001).
Versus other Gosforth Place homes
EPC Rating for 15a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
63 (D)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 64 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Hamilton Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
St Martin's Academy Chester. 20 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
52.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB







