What kind of home is 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF?

15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF last change hands?

15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF last sold for £175,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £54,000 in June 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF changed over time?

Across 5 sales between June 1996 and October 2024, 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF rose from £54,000 to £175,000, a change of £121,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF?

The current EPC rating for 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF?

15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF use?

The latest EPC at 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF?

15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF in?

15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF sits in Heaton With Oxcliffe, Morecambe, Morecambe. It falls within the LA3 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 26% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (167% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF?

The closest primary school to 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF is Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School (325m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bay Leadership Academy (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF?

The closest bus stop to 15 Chester Close, LA3 3RF is Westgate Primary School, 253m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Chester Close, Heaton With Oxcliffe, Morecambe, LA3 3RF

5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Chester Close

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

15 Chester Close is an end-of-terrace house in Heaton With Oxcliffe, Morecambe, Morecambe (LA3 3RF). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 is 20% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£239/sq ft) was about 179.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £175,000 in October 2024.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from May 2014

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Chester Close, Heaton With Oxcliffe, Morecambe, LA3 3RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Chester Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Latest sale on 15 Chester Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£175,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2024Most recent
£175,000
+59.1%over 10 years
21 August 2014
£110,000
+15.8%
8 April 2014
£95,000
+79.4%over 12 years
3 December 2001
£52,950
-1.9%over 5 years
20 June 1996
£54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA3 3RF: £124,000 (2022–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Chester Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 15 Chester Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,574

Street avg £1,583

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Morecambe district page.

Full Morecambe report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Westgate Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LA3 3RF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA3 3RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 46 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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