What type of property is 8 South Street, CH3 5DR?

8 South Street, CH3 5DR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 8 South Street, CH3 5DR sell for?

8 South Street, CH3 5DR last sold for £125,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £59,500 in March 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 South Street, CH3 5DR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2001 and April 2015, 8 South Street, CH3 5DR rose from £59,500 to £125,000, a change of £65,500. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 South Street, CH3 5DR have?

The current EPC rating for 8 South Street, CH3 5DR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 South Street, CH3 5DR?

8 South Street, CH3 5DR has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 5DR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 South Street, CH3 5DR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 South Street, CH3 5DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 South Street, CH3 5DR?

8 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 8 South Street, CH3 5DR located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 South Street, CH3 5DR?

Police records around 8 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 8 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 South Street, CH3 5DR?

The closest bus stop to 8 South Street, CH3 5DR is Cecil Street, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 South Street

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

8 South Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5DR). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 sits 57.6% above the 2015 sale of £125,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 22.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 61 m² it's 17.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 28 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). On the market in April 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromE48toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 South Street, Chester, CH3 5DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 South Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£125,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

23 April 2015Most recent
£125,000
+66.7%over 12 years
24 April 2002
£74,995
+26.0%over 1 year
16 March 2001
£59,500

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.

8 South Street outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,049

Street avg £1,980

Above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Bridge Terrace, Tarvin Road

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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

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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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