What type of property is 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN?

1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN?

1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft). That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 5BN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN have?

The only planning records linked to 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN?

1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN is in council tax band C.

Where is 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN located?

1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN sits in Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

Is 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Public order makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN?

The closest primary school to 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN is St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (437m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (911m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Sandown Terrace, CH3 5BN is Health Centre, 83m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 569m away.

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1a, Sandown Terrace, Chester, CH3 5BN

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5BN). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). At 106 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–135 m².

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2012.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2011from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD57toE50

Sept 2022from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromE50toD57

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Sandown Terrace, Chester, CH3 5BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2012
Tree WorksHeritage
In report
T1 - Larch - section fell to ground levelT2 - Cherry - section fell to ground levelT3 - Beech - section fell to ground level
Agent
Treefellers Ltd
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
11/05738/CAT
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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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£247,000

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 CH3 5BN: £412,000 (2020–2011).

Nearby sales in CH3 5BN

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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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Health Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH3 5BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 5BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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