What type of property is 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT?

1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT last change hands?

1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT last sold for £147,000 in December 2012, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £51,000 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between March 1997 and December 2012, 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT rose from £51,000 to £147,000, a change of £96,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT?

1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT?

1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT 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 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT located?

1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT sits in Basingstoke. It falls within the RG21 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT?

Police records around 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (34% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT?

The closest primary school to 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT is Fairfields Primary School (478m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Basingstoke College of Technology (303m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chester Place, RG21 8UT is Bounty Road, 61m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 892m away.

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1 Chester Place, Basingstoke, RG21 8UT

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 1 Chester Place

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

1 Chester Place is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Basingstoke (RG21 8UT). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 59 m² this is the 15th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 56–61 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (76 versus a worst of 36). The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Last sold in December 2012, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 is 31.3% above the 2012 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

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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)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from May 2012

EPC improved fromD58toC76

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chester Place, Basingstoke, RG21 8UT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chester Place has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Chester Place has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£147,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

14 December 2012Most recent
£147,000
+7.7%over 6 years
6 July 2006
£136,500
+7.9%over 2 years
21 June 2004
£126,500
+55.2%over 3 years
6 September 2000
£81,500
+40.5%over 1 year
30 September 1998
£58,000
+13.7%over 1 year
7 March 1997
£51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG21 8UT: £225,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG21 8UT

On the street

Versus other Chester Place homes

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

EPC Rating for 1 Chester Place runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,492

Street avg £3,195

Strongly below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bounty Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Basingstoke College of Technology. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG21 8UT 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 RG21 8UT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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