17 Bridgewater Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 936 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £240,533 , which equates to approximately £257 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jan 2010 for £143,500. Since then, the value has increased by £97,033, representing a 67.6% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £240,533 is:

  • 15.1% lower than the average property price on Bridgewater Drive
  • 12.9% lower than the average in the CH3 5LS postcode area
  • and 33.4% lower than the average price for Chester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 30 May 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£240,533
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£257
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Bridgewater Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5LS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 May 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Feb 2009. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CH3 5LS

39 th / 40
Price Rank
13% lower than average
7 th / 30
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
27 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CH3 5LS , this house's estimated value ranks 39th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 27th out of 30 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£240,533
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+68 %
22 Jan 2010
£143,500
Leasehold
+10.4 %
26 Oct 2005
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 31 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2022
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2019
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 19 May 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £147,500
sale date: 10 May 2013

Data Sources

The property at 17 Bridgewater Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Jan 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 May 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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