What kind of home is 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, listed for its heritage value.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE last sold for £225,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £95,000 in February 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 2003 and June 2024, 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE rose from £95,000 to £225,000, a change of £130,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE in?

1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE sits in Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

Police records around 1a, 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.

What schools are near 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

The closest primary school to 1a, 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 is the nearest station to 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Handbridge, CH4 7JE is Edgar's Field, 12m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

1a, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE

Listed buildingNotable views3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH4 7JE). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2024. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 is 15.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 72.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2024 for £225,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Notable viewsYes

Building

Listed buildingYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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 Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DListed building

Because the property is a listed building, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1a, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE

1decisions9documents

Feb 2024
Renovation
Outcome in report
Proposed replacement of existing window due to damage from storm.
New Windows
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
23/03801/LBC
Full record in report

Unlock 1a, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
All 1 application on this property in full
The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 21 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2024)

£225,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2024Most recent
£225,000
+60.7%over 20 years
29 September 2003
£140,000
+47.4%over 7 months
14 February 2003
£95,000

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.

On habitable rooms, 1a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,848

Street avg £2,428

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£257k

1 City View, Meadows Lane

CH4 7BX

3 bed

£360k

1 Barony Way

CH4 7NP

3 bed

£376k

1 College Green

CH4 7HG

3 bed1 bath

£456k

1 Alexandra Mews

CH4 7AB

3 bed2 bath

£465k

1 Bartholomew Way

CH4 7RJ

3 bed

£224k

1 Cavendish Court

CH4 7LJ

2 bed2 bath

£312k

1 Beeston View

CH4 7EF

2 bed1 bath

£419k

1 Athena Grove

CH4 7FF

4 bed2 bath

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.

Full Chester report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1a, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.