What type of property is 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD?

5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD last change hands?

5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD last sold for £125,000 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £48,000 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1996 and February 2016, 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD rose from £48,000 to £125,000, a change of £77,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD?

The current EPC rating for 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD?

5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD?

5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD 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.

Where is 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD located?

5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD sits in Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

Is 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD 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 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD?

The closest primary school to 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD is St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (302m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Reservoir Terrace, CH3 5DD is Lock Vaults PH, 105m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 619m away.

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5 Reservoir Terrace, Chester, CH3 5DD

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Reservoir Terrace

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

5 Reservoir Terrace is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5DD). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £211,000 sits 68.8% above the 2016 sale of £125,000. Last sold in February 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from May 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Reservoir Terrace, Chester, CH3 5DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Reservoir Terrace has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

5 Reservoir Terrace has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£211,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£125,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

8 February 2016Most recent
£125,000
+20.2%over 12 years
18 December 2003
£104,000
+116.7%over 7 years
21 August 1996
£48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5DD: £185,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in CH3 5DD

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On the street

Versus other Reservoir Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Reservoir Terrace lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,838

Street avg £2,526

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Lock Vaults PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 5DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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