What kind of home is 12 South Street, CH3 5DR?

12 South Street, CH3 5DR is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 12 South Street, CH3 5DR sell for?

12 South Street, CH3 5DR last sold for £200,000 in July 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £46,000 in March 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 South Street, CH3 5DR?

Across 4 sales between March 1995 and July 2025, 12 South Street, CH3 5DR rose from £46,000 to £200,000, a change of £154,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 South Street, CH3 5DR have?

The current EPC rating for 12 South Street, CH3 5DR is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 South Street, CH3 5DR?

12 South Street, CH3 5DR has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 5DR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 South Street, CH3 5DR use?

The latest EPC at 12 South Street, CH3 5DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 South Street, CH3 5DR?

12 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 12 South Street, CH3 5DR in?

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

What is crime like near 12 South Street, CH3 5DR?

Police records around 12 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 12 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest primary school to 12 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.

What is the nearest station to 12 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest bus stop to 12 South Street, CH3 5DR is Cecil Street, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 South Street

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

12 South Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5DR). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 3-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £200,000 — fresh data. At 59 m² it's 20.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 27 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£315/sq ft) was about 115.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2018from May 2009

EPC improved fromF32toE51

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.

Price for 12 South Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£200,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

31 July 2025Most recent
£200,000
+11.1%over 3 years
5 September 2021
£180,000
+30.4%over 15 years
6 July 2006
£138,000
+200.0%over 11 years
10 March 1995
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5DR: £226,500 (2025–2021).

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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.

12 South Street outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,390

Street avg £1,885

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Below

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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

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Common questions

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