What type of property is 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP?

1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP last change hands?

1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP last sold for £172,000 in November 2025. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in October 2004, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2004 and November 2025, 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP rose from £110,000 to £172,000, a change of £62,000. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP?

1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 62 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 5DP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP?

1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP 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 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP located?

1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP sits in Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP?

Police records around 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP 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 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP?

The closest primary school to 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP is Cherry Grove Primary School (180m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (803m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP is Ingham Close, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Cecil Street, Chester, CH3 5DP

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Cecil Street

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

1 Cecil Street is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5DP). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £172,000 — fresh data. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 11.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£258/sq ft) was about 38.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Feb 2026

Current Certificate

Feb 2016

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 25 February 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

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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 1 Cecil Street, Chester, CH3 5DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cecil 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.

1 Cecil Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£172,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2025Most recent
£172,000
+56.4%over 21 years
28 October 2004
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5DP: £190,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in CH3 5DP

On the street

Versus other Cecil Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Cecil Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,774

Street avg £2,058

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

94/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ingham Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cherry Grove Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 5DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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