What kind of home is 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF sell for?

23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF last sold for £135,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £131,150 in May 2015, so prices have been flat over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

Across 2 sales between May 2015 and September 2019, 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF rose from £131,150 to £135,000, a change of £3,850. That works out to roughly +0.7% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

The current EPC rating for 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 5DF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF use?

The latest EPC at 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF 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.

Which area is 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF in?

23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF sits in Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

Police records around 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF 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.

What schools are near 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

The closest primary school to 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF is St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (364m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

The closest bus stop to 23 Alma Street, CH3 5DF is St Paul's Church, 64m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 652m away.

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23 Alma Street, Chester, CH3 5DF

Estimated value

£189,000

Since the 2019 sale (£135,000)+40%
Against CH3 5DF's recent median (£205,000)-8%

Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£189,000

Against its 2019 sale (£135,000)+40%
Against CH3 5DF's recent median (£205,000)-8%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 23 Alma Street is modelled from its 54 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH3 5DF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
54 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2026
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2019
Recent sales in CH3 5DF
5 sales, median £205,000 (2025–2022)

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Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

23 Alma Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

5 September 2019Most recent
£135,000
+2.9%over 4 years
21 May 2015
£131,150

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5DF: £205,000 (2025–2022).

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Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 23 Alma Street, Chester, CH3 5DF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About 23 Alma Street

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

23 Alma Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5DF). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

Across 2015–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 40% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 30.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £135,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Mar 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

55%93%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Alma Street, Chester, CH3 5DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Alma Street 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.

On the street

Versus other Alma Street homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Alma Street outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £2,148

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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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

94/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Paul's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

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

Nearest schools

St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary364m
Cherry Grove Primary SchoolPrimary484m
Hoole Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary655m
The Grosvenor Park Church of England AcademyPrimary799m

Nearest stops

St Paul's ChurchBus stop64m
St Paul's ChurchBus stop92m
Lock Vaults PHBus stop152m
Health CentreBus stop278m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences566 reports46%
Public Order159 reports13%
Anti-social Behaviour100 reports8%
Other Theft99 reports8%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 5DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

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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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Method

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 23 Alma Street is modelled from its 54 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH3 5DF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 23 Alma Street. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 23 Alma Street was lodged in April 2026 at band D and is valid until April 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 23 Alma Street. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 20 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CH3 5DF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 23 Alma Street is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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23 Alma Street, Chester, CH3 5DF

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Nearest stops

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Level 3 Building Survey

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1 Bridgewater Drive, Vicars Cross

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