What kind of home is 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD?

1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD?

1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD use?

The latest EPC at 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD?

1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD 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 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD in?

1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD sits in Vicars Cross, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD?

Police records around 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD 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 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD?

The closest primary school to 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD is Cherry Grove Primary School (473m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ballater Crescent, CH3 5JD is Melrose Avenue/Ballater Crescent, 52m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Ballater Crescent, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5JD

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Ballater Crescent

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

1 Ballater Crescent is an end-of-terrace house in Vicars Cross, Chester, Chester (CH3 5JD). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD65toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

78%58%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ballater Crescent, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ballater Crescent 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.

1 Ballater Crescent has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5JD: £185,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in CH3 5JD

On the street

Versus other Ballater Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 1 Ballater Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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.

£183k

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1 Cecil Street

CH3 5DP

1 bed1 bath

£218k

1 Cawdor Drive, Vicars Cross

CH3 5PU

2 bed1 bath

£225k

1 Bridge Terrace, Tarvin Road

CH3 5NF

2 bed1 bath

£230k

1 Becketts Lane

CH3 5RN

3 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Broadmead, Vicars Cross

CH3 5PT

£144k

1 Alexander Court, Dee Lane

CH3 5AW

2 bed2 bath

£257k

1 Brassey Street

CH3 5DN

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

Melrose Avenue/Ballater Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cherry Grove Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH3 5JD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 5JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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