What kind of home is 1 South Street, CH3 5DR?

1 South Street, CH3 5DR is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 South Street, CH3 5DR sell for?

1 South Street, CH3 5DR last sold for £152,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £79,950 in June 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 South Street, CH3 5DR changed over time?

Across 4 sales between June 2002 and September 2018, 1 South Street, CH3 5DR rose from £79,950 to £152,000, a change of £72,050. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The current EPC rating for 1 South Street, CH3 5DR is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 South Street, CH3 5DR?

1 South Street, CH3 5DR has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 South Street, CH3 5DR use?

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

What is the council tax band for 1 South Street, CH3 5DR?

1 South Street, CH3 5DR 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.

Which area is 1 South Street, CH3 5DR in?

1 South Street, CH3 5DR sits in Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

Is 1 South Street, CH3 5DR in a safe area?

Police records around 1 South Street, CH3 5DR show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Public order makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest primary school to 1 South Street, CH3 5DR is Cherry Grove Primary School (115m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (780m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest bus stop to 1 South Street, CH3 5DR is Cecil Street, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 South Street

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

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 £229,000 sits 50.7% above the 2018 sale of £152,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£181/sq ft) was about 23.7% 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.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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 2022

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromF36toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 South Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£152,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

13 September 2018Most recent
£152,000
+32.2%over 4 years
13 November 2013
£115,000
-13.9%over 8 years
4 August 2005
£133,500
+67.0%over 3 years
27 June 2002
£79,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5DR: £210,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CH3 5DR

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On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,949

Street avg £1,945

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

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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

1/mo

Steady 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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 5DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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