What kind of home is 38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF last change hands?

38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF last sold for £216,500 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

The current EPC rating for 38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF use?

The latest EPC at 38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF in?

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

What is crime like near 38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

Police records around 38 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 38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

The closest primary school to 38 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.

What is the nearest station to 38 Alma Street, CH3 5DF?

The closest bus stop to 38 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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38 Alma Street, Chester, CH3 5DF

Extendable

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 38 Alma Street

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

38 Alma Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5DF). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 is 10.4% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 71.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2023 for £216,500.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 September 2032

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Alma Street, Chester, CH3 5DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 38 Alma Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£216,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 June 2023Most recent
£216,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5DF: £195,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CH3 5DF

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.

On price per m², 38 Alma Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,437

Street avg £2,085

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

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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.

£230k

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1 Barkhill Road, Vicars Cross

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3 bed1 bath

£368k

1 Bachelors Lane, Great Boughton

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Beechlands Avenue

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3 bed2 bath

£413k

1 Belgrave Road, Great Boughton

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3 bed1 bath

£437k

1 Adder Hill, Great Boughton

CH3 5RA

3 bed2 bath

£225k

1 Bridge Terrace, Tarvin Road

CH3 5NF

2 bed1 bath

£218k

1 Cawdor Drive, Vicars Cross

CH3 5PU

2 bed1 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

0.4 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 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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FAQ

Common questions

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