What type of property is 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE last sold for £225,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £96,500 in March 2009, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

Across 2 sales between March 2009 and March 2023, 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE rose from £96,500 to £225,000, a change of £128,500. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

The current EPC rating for 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a G recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH4 7JE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE heated?

The latest EPC at 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE had any planning applications?

19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in February 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE located?

19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE sits in Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

Police records around 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

The closest primary school to 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE is Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School (600m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen's Park High School (144m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

The closest bus stop to 19a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE is Edgar's Field, 12m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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19a, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 19a

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

19a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH4 7JE). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 85.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £225,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromG1toE50

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19a, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 19a, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE

2decisions2extensions32documents

Feb 2024
Loft ConversionHeritage
Outcome in report
Loft conversion and addition of rear conservation roof lights
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
23/03565/FUL
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Loft ConversionFeb 2024Decision

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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.

19a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2009.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£225,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2023Most recent
£225,000
+133.2%over 14 years
13 March 2009
£96,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 7JE: £225,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CH4 7JE

On the street

Versus other Handbridge homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 19a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,169

Street avg £2,388

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Edgar's Field — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Queen's Park High School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH4 7JE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH4 7JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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