What type of property is 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ?

31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ?

31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ last sold for £290,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £200,000 in April 2018, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ?

Across 2 sales between April 2018 and June 2023, 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ rose from £200,000 to £290,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ?

The current EPC rating for 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ?

31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ?

31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ located?

31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ sits in Vicars Cross, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ?

Police records around 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ 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 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ?

The closest primary school to 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ is Hoole Church of England Primary School (281m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ?

The closest bus stop to 31 Barkhill Road, CH3 5JQ is Barkhill Road/Crathie Road, 49m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Barkhill Road, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5JQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 31 Barkhill Road

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

31 Barkhill Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Vicars Cross, Chester, Chester (CH3 5JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£303/sq ft) was about 73.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2023 for £290,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Aug 2010

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Barkhill Road, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Barkhill Road 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.

31 Barkhill Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£308,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£290,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

8 June 2023Most recent
£290,000
+45.0%over 5 years
19 April 2018
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5JQ: £314,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in CH3 5JQ

On the street

Versus other Barkhill Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Barkhill Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,258

Street avg £2,519

Above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 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.

£314k

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1 Beechlands Avenue

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1 Becketts Lane

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3 bed1 bath

£413k

1 Belgrave Road, Great Boughton

CH3 5SA

3 bed1 bath

£437k

1 Adder Hill, Great Boughton

CH3 5RA

3 bed2 bath

£267k

1 Bridgewater Drive, Vicars Cross

CH3 5LS

2 bed1 bath

£225k

1 Bridge Terrace, Tarvin Road

CH3 5NF

2 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

0.0 km

Barkhill Road/Crathie Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hoole Church of England Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 5JQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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