1 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR
About 1 South Street
1 South Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5DR). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.
Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 sits 54.6% above the 2018 sale of £152,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£181/sq ft) was about 18.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2018 for £152,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 April 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
1 South 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.
Sales history & valuation
1 South Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£235,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 16 years.
£152,000
Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
13 September 2018Most recent
£152,000
+32.2%over 4 years13 November 2013
£115,000
-13.9%over 8 years4 August 2005
£133,500
+67.0%over 3 years27 June 2002
£79,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5DR: £205,000 (2026–2022).
Versus other South Street homes
Price per m²
£1,949
Street avg £1,984
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 74 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
94/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Cecil Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Cherry Grove Primary School. 20 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB







