What type of property is 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

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

When did 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ last change hands?

9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ last sold for £124,000 in September 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,500 in September 2001, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

Across 2 sales between September 2001 and September 2003, 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ rose from £77,500 to £124,000, a change of £46,500. That works out to roughly +26.3% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

The current EPC rating for 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

9 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 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ located?

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

Is 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

The closest primary school to 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ is Tarvin Primary School (167m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Gowy Crescent, CH3 8LZ is Broomheath Lane, 289m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Gowy Crescent, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8LZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Gowy Crescent

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

9 Gowy Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Tarvin, Chester, Chester (CH3 8LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since September 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 26.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £228,000 sits 83.9% above the 2003 sale of £124,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£129/sq ft) was about 28.7% below the postcode norm.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Gowy Crescent, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Gowy Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 26.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£124,000

Growth on file: 26.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

8 September 2003Most recent
£124,000
+60.0%over 2 years
2 September 2001
£77,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 8LZ: £178,500 (2024–2021).

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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.

9 Gowy Crescent outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,393

Street avg £1,922

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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

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65 dB

70 dB

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