What kind of home is 8 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

8 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 8 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

8 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ use?

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

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

8 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.

Which area is 8 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ in?

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

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

Police records around 8 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ 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.

What schools are near 8 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

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

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

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

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8 Gowy Crescent, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8LZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Gowy Crescent

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

8 Gowy Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Tarvin, Chester, Chester (CH3 8LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

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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)

May 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromD64toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Gowy Crescent 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.

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

Current estimate

£201,000

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: £220,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in CH3 8LZ

On the street

Versus other Gowy Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Gowy Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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.

£200k

1 Gowy Crescent, Tarvin

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£163k

1 Estone Place, Ashton Hayes

CH3 8DX

£267k

1 Gibson Close, Tarvin

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3 bed

£277k

1 Arden Close, Tarvin

CH3 8JN

2 bed1 bath

£282k

1 Church View Cottages, Church Street, Tarvin

CH3 8EB

5 bed

£295k

1 Broomheath Lane, Tarvin

CH3 8HB

3 bed2 bath

£301k

1 Bridge Cottages, Duck Lane, Ashton Hayes

CH3 8BW

£303k

1 Carters Cottages, Kelsall Road, Ashton Hayes

CH3 8BJ

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

0.3 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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FAQ

Common questions

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