What type of property is 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE?

4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE is a mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE last change hands?

4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE last sold for £165,000 in August 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2020 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE?

4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 34% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 5DE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE?

4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE 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 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE located?

4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE sits in Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE?

Police records around 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE show an average of 94 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE?

The closest primary school to 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE is St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (326m), one of 14 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 transport links are near 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE?

The closest bus stop to 4 Garden Terrace, CH3 5DE is St Paul's Church, 112m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 637m away.

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4 Garden Terrace, Chester, CH3 5DE

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Garden Terrace

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

4 Garden Terrace is a mid-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5DE). 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 (July 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 78 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 16.4% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£197/sq ft) was about 31.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £165,000 in August 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Dec 2020

EPC improved fromE49toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Garden Terrace, Chester, CH3 5DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Garden Terrace has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£165,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 August 2021Most recent
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5DE: £190,500 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in CH3 5DE

On the street

Versus other Garden Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Garden Terrace outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,115

Street avg £2,266

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Cawdor Drive, Vicars Cross

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Bridge Terrace, Tarvin Road

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1 Becketts Lane

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Broadmead, Vicars Cross

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£144k

1 Alexander Court, Dee Lane

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2 bed2 bath

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

94/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Paul's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

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

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 5DE

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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FAQ

Common questions

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