What type of property is 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP?

3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP last change hands?

3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP last sold for £185,000 in May 2026. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £49,500 in March 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP?

Across 4 sales between March 1998 and May 2026, 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP rose from £49,500 to £185,000, a change of £135,500. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP?

The current EPC rating for 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP?

3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP?

3 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 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP located?

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

Is 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP?

The closest primary school to 3 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.

How well connected is 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP?

The closest bus stop to 3 Cecil Street, CH3 5DP is Ingham Close, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Cecil Street, Chester, CH3 5DP

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Cecil Street

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

3 Cecil Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5DP). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2015. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It changed hands recently, sold May 2026 for £185,000. Across 1998–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 is 13.5% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 24.9% 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Sept 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Cecil Street, Chester, CH3 5DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Cecil Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£185,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

28 May 2026Most recent
£185,000
+42.3%over 21 years
28 January 2005
£130,000
+72.8%over 3 years
18 July 2001
£75,210
+51.9%over 3 years
20 March 1998
£49,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5DP: £190,000 (2025–2022).

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.

Years Held for 3 Cecil Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,534

Street avg £2,078

On par

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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Comparables

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

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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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Common questions

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