What type of property is 20 South Street, CH3 5DR?

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

When did 20 South Street, CH3 5DR last change hands?

20 South Street, CH3 5DR last sold for £128,000 in September 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £62,500 in May 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 South Street, CH3 5DR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2000 and September 2011, 20 South Street, CH3 5DR rose from £62,500 to £128,000, a change of £65,500. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The current EPC rating for 20 South Street, CH3 5DR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 South Street, CH3 5DR?

20 South Street, CH3 5DR has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 South Street, CH3 5DR heated?

The latest EPC at 20 South Street, CH3 5DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 South Street, CH3 5DR?

20 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.

Where is 20 South Street, CH3 5DR located?

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

What is crime like near 20 South Street, CH3 5DR?

Police records around 20 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.

Which schools serve 20 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest primary school to 20 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 20 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest bus stop to 20 South Street, CH3 5DR is Cecil Street, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 South Street

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

20 South Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5DR). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2011) shows a C (score 71). The latest certificate is from March 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2000–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £200,000 sits 56.3% above the 2011 sale of £128,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Last sold in September 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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.

20 South Street's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

20 South Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£200,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£128,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

8 September 2011Most recent
£128,000
-0.8%over 5 years
25 January 2006
£129,000
+106.4%over 5 years
25 May 2000
£62,500

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.

On epc rating, 20 South Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,729

Street avg £1,954

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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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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