What type of property is 28 South Street, CH3 5DR?

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

When did 28 South Street, CH3 5DR last change hands?

28 South Street, CH3 5DR last sold for £198,700 in April 2026. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £55,000 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 28 South Street, CH3 5DR appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between November 1999 and April 2026, 28 South Street, CH3 5DR rose from £55,000 to £198,700, a change of £143,700. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 28 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The current EPC rating for 28 South Street, CH3 5DR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 28 South Street, CH3 5DR?

28 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.

How is 28 South Street, CH3 5DR heated?

The latest EPC at 28 South Street, CH3 5DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 28 South Street, CH3 5DR?

28 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 28 South Street, CH3 5DR located?

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

What is crime like near 28 South Street, CH3 5DR?

Police records around 28 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.

Which schools serve 28 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest primary school to 28 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 28 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest bus stop to 28 South Street, CH3 5DR is Cecil Street, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 28 South Street

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

28 South Street is a two-bedroom mid-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 (March 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold April 2026 for £198,700. Across 1999–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£313/sq ft) was about 104.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 59 m² it's 20.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 28 EPCs).

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

Heating systemGas
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)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 March 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Mar 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 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.

28 South Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£198,700

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

27 April 2026Most recent
£198,700
+10.4%over 4 years
7 July 2021
£180,000
+93.7%over 18 years
16 April 2003
£92,950
+69.0%over 3 years
12 November 1999
£55,000

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

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 28 South Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,368

Street avg £1,925

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly 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.

£218k

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1 Bridgewater Drive, Vicars Cross

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2 bed1 bath

£144k

1 Alexander Court, Dee Lane

CH3 5AW

2 bed2 bath

£192k

1 Cecil Street

CH3 5DP

1 bed1 bath

£183k

1 Barley Croft, Great Boughton

CH3 5SP

1 bed1 bath

£230k

1 Becketts Lane

CH3 5RN

3 bed1 bath

£314k

1 Barkhill Road, Vicars Cross

CH3 5JQ

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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