What type of property is 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2022 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 8LZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ located?

12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ sits in Tarvin, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

Is 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ 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.

Which schools serve 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

The closest primary school to 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ is Tarvin Primary School (167m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ is Broomheath Lane, 289m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Gowy Crescent, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8LZ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 12 Gowy Crescent

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

12 Gowy Crescent is an end-of-terrace house in Tarvin, Chester, Chester (CH3 8LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2022 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Jun 2022

EPC improved fromF30toD68

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

May 2025from Nov 2024

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Gowy Crescent, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Gowy Crescent has no planning applications on 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.

12 Gowy Crescent has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£209,000

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 5 sales in CH3 8LZ: £178,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CH3 8LZ

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On the street

Versus other Gowy Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Gowy Crescent is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

Comparables

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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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Broomheath Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 8LZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 8LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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