13 Austins Hill, Cross Lanes, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8HS
About 13 Austins Hill
13 Austins Hill is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Tarvin, Chester, Chester (CH3 8HS). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
It hasn't traded since May 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2000–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £215,000 is 32.7% above the 2009 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£203/sq ft) was about 61.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Building
- Heating systemGas fired
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 August 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Ventilation system changed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
13 Austins Hill has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
13 Austins Hill has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.
£215,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.8% per year over 9 years.
£162,000
Growth on file: 10.8% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
17 May 2009Most recent
£162,000
+15.7%over 4 years14 April 2005
£140,000
+107.4%over 4 years26 October 2000
£67,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 8HS: £205,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in CH3 8HS
The Gables, Cross Lanes, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8HS
Sold Mar 2025
£370,0004 Austins Hill, Cross Lanes, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8HS
Sold Sept 2023
£195,00011 Austins Hill, Cross Lanes, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8HS
Sold Sept 2021
£205,00012 Austins Hill, Cross Lanes, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8HS
Sold Jun 2021
£165,0007 Austins Hill, Cross Lanes, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8HS
Sold Nov 2020
£225,000
Versus other Cross Lanes homes
On years held, 13 Austins Hill stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,189
Street avg £2,823
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 90 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 5.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
94/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Austins Hill — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Tarvin 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB







