What kind of home is 18 South Street, CH3 5DR?

18 South Street, CH3 5DR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 18 South Street, CH3 5DR?

18 South Street, CH3 5DR last sold for £205,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £147,500 in May 2021, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 South Street, CH3 5DR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2021 and May 2025, 18 South Street, CH3 5DR rose from £147,500 to £205,000, a change of £57,500. That works out to roughly +8.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 South Street, CH3 5DR have?

The current EPC rating for 18 South Street, CH3 5DR is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 South Street, CH3 5DR?

18 South Street, CH3 5DR has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 South Street, CH3 5DR use?

The latest EPC at 18 South Street, CH3 5DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 South Street, CH3 5DR?

18 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 18 South Street, CH3 5DR in?

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

How safe is the area around 18 South Street, CH3 5DR?

Police records around 18 South Street, CH3 5DR 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.

What schools are near 18 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest primary school to 18 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 transport links are near 18 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest bus stop to 18 South Street, CH3 5DR is Cecil Street, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 18 South Street

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

18 South Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5DR). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £205,000 — fresh data. Across 2021–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 is 13.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 78.3% 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

Outside

ParkingYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 January 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromC71toD68

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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 18 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£205,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2025Most recent
£205,000
+39.0%over 4 years
3 May 2021
£147,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5DR: £210,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in CH3 5DR

On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 18 South Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,847

Street avg £1,947

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£225k

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1 Alexander Court, Dee Lane

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1 Becketts Lane

CH3 5RN

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1 Cecil Street

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1 bed1 bath

£183k

1 Barley Croft, Great Boughton

CH3 5SP

1 bed1 bath

£314k

1 Barkhill Road, Vicars Cross

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3 bed1 bath

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

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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FAQ

Common questions

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