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3 Vicars Close, Ashton Hayes, Chester, CH3 8BL

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 3 Vicars Close

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

3 Vicars Close is a semi-detached house in Ashton Hayes, Chester, Chester (CH3 8BL). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2025. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 62 m² it's 17% larger than the typical home in the postcode (53 m² median across 11 EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Sept 2025
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Vicars Close, Ashton Hayes, Chester, CH3 8BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Vicars Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Vicars Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£191,000

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 2 sales in CH3 8BL: £130,500 (2011–2001).

On the street

Versus other Vicars Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Vicars Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Vicars Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£200k

1 Gowy Crescent, Tarvin

CH3 8LZ

£163k

1 Estone Place, Ashton Hayes

CH3 8DX

£267k

1 Gibson Close, Tarvin

CH3 8DT

3 bed
£277k

1 Arden Close, Tarvin

CH3 8JN

2 bed1 bath
£282k

1 Church View Cottages, Church Street, Tarvin

CH3 8EB

5 bed
£128k

1 Brereton Close, Tarvin

CH3 8HW

2 bed1 bath
£295k

1 Broomheath Lane, Tarvin

CH3 8HB

3 bed2 bath
£301k

1 Bridge Cottages, Duck Lane, Ashton Hayes

CH3 8BW

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

94/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Golden Lion PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ashton Hayes Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH3 8BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH3 8BL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 8BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Vicars Close, Ashton Hayes, Chester, CH3 8BL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.