What type of property is 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL?

8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL last change hands?

8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL last sold for £92,100 in June 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,500 in April 1997, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1997 and June 2001, 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL rose from £40,500 to £92,100, a change of £51,600. That works out to roughly +22% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL?

8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL?

8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL 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 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL located?

8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL sits in Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL?

Police records around 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL 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 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL?

The closest primary school to 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL is Cherry Grove Primary School (373m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (978m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Lord Street, CH3 5DL is St Paul's Church, 73m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 741m away.

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8 Lord Street, Chester, CH3 5DL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Lord Street

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

8 Lord Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5DL). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since June 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 22% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 sits 182.3% above the 2001 sale of £92,100. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£84/sq ft) was about 43.6% below the postcode norm.

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
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes

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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

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 April 2036

9 years remaining

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Lord Street, Chester, CH3 5DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Lord 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.

8 Lord Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 22.0% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£92,100

Growth on file: 22.0% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

14 June 2001Most recent
£92,100
+127.4%over 4 years
29 April 1997
£40,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5DL: £240,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CH3 5DL

On the street

Versus other Lord Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Lord Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£903

Street avg £1,989

Strongly below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 105 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above

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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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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

Cherry Grove 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 5DL 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 5DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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