What type of property is 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS?

7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS?

7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS last sold for £180,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in May 2015, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2015 and October 2018, 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS rose from £165,000 to £180,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS?

The current EPC rating for 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS?

7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 5LS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS?

7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS is in council tax band C.

Where is 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS located?

7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS sits in Vicars Cross, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

Is 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS 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 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS?

The closest primary school to 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS is Oldfield Primary School (303m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS?

The closest bus stop to 7 Bridgewater Drive, CH3 5LS is Marbury Road, 181m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Bridgewater Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Bridgewater Drive

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

7 Bridgewater Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Vicars Cross, Chester, Chester (CH3 5LS). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 33.3% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£299/sq ft) was about 59.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 56 m² it's 29.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 31 EPCs). Last sale on file: £180,000 in October 2018.

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
GarageYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 August 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromC70toD65

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

43%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bridgewater Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Bridgewater Drive 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.

7 Bridgewater Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£180,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

3 October 2018Most recent
£180,000
+9.1%over 3 years
20 May 2015
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5LS: £270,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in CH3 5LS

On the street

Versus other Bridgewater Drive homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 7 Bridgewater Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,214

Street avg £2,531

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 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.

£225k

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1 Bridgewater Drive, Vicars Cross

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2 bed1 bath

£144k

1 Alexander Court, Dee Lane

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2 bed2 bath

£230k

1 Becketts Lane

CH3 5RN

3 bed1 bath

£192k

1 Cecil Street

CH3 5DP

1 bed1 bath

£314k

1 Barkhill Road, Vicars Cross

CH3 5JQ

3 bed1 bath

£183k

1 Barley Croft, Great Boughton

CH3 5SP

1 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

0.2 km

Marbury Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Oldfield Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 5LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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