What type of property is 4 South Street, CH3 5DR?

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

What was the last sold price for 4 South Street, CH3 5DR?

4 South Street, CH3 5DR last sold for £70,000 in December 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The current EPC rating for 4 South Street, CH3 5DR is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 South Street, CH3 5DR?

4 South Street, CH3 5DR has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 South Street, CH3 5DR heated?

The latest EPC at 4 South Street, CH3 5DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 South Street, CH3 5DR?

4 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 4 South Street, CH3 5DR located?

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

What is crime like near 4 South Street, CH3 5DR?

Police records around 4 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 4 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest bus stop to 4 South Street, CH3 5DR is Cecil Street, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 4 South Street

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

4 South Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5DR). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in December 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 sits 180% above the 2002 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£86/sq ft) was about 44.9% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar 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
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Apr 2013

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£70,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 December 2002Most recent
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5DR: £205,000 (2026–2022).

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.

On price per m², 4 South Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£921

Street avg £2,027

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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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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2 bed1 bath

£225k

1 Bridge Terrace, Tarvin Road

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2 bed1 bath

£144k

1 Alexander Court, Dee Lane

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2 bed2 bath

£267k

1 Bridgewater Drive, Vicars Cross

CH3 5LS

2 bed1 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.

Full Chester report

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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