What kind of home is Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ?

Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ is a detached house.

When did Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ last change hands?

Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ last sold for £870,000 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £695,000 in September 2004, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2004 and October 2013, Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ rose from £695,000 to £870,000, a change of £175,000. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ?

The current EPC rating for Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ?

Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ has a recorded floor area of 305 m² (3,283 sq ft). That makes it about 71% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 8EQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ use?

The latest EPC at Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ have?

The most recent planning decision at Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ was a refusal for single-storey side extension (ref. 21/01571/FUL) in July 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ?

Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ in?

Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ sits in Tarvin, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ?

Police records around Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Public order makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ?

The closest primary school to Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ is Tarvin Primary School (817m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ?

The closest bus stop to Hillside House, Holme Street, CH3 8EQ is Grosvenor Road, 233m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Hillside House, Holme Street, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8EQ

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

305 m²

3283 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Hillside House

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

Hillside House is a detached house in Tarvin, Chester, Chester (CH3 8EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 305 m² (around 3283 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 305 m² the property is well over the postcode median (183 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in October 2013. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,153,000 is 32.5% above the 2013 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Hillside House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Nov 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2013

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

10.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from May 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

27%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hillside House, Holme Street, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey side extension application was refused at Hillside House in 2021.

Jul 2021
ExtensionAmendment
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
First floor side extension - amendment to 20/01342/FUL
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
21/01571/FUL
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Jul 2020
Extension
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
First floor side extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
20/01342/FUL
View planning record

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Hillside House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£870,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2013Most recent
£870,000
+25.2%over 9 years
14 September 2004
£695,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 8EQ: £1,050,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CH3 8EQ

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On the street

Versus other Holme Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Hillside House stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,852

Street avg £3,769

Strongly below

Floor Area

305 m²

Street avg 232 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 t/year

Street avg 12.7 t/year

On par

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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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Grosvenor Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Tarvin Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 8EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

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