31 Grove Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5HL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,033 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 £454,638 , which equates to approximately £440 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Nov 2024 for £440,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,638, representing a 3.3% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £454,638 is:

  • 27.5% higher than the average property price on Grove Avenue
  • 23.9% higher than the average in the CH3 5HL postcode area
  • and 25.8% higher 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 19 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1033 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£454,638
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£440
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Grove Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5HL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Feb 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 22 Jul 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CH3 5HL

2 nd / 26
Price Rank
24% higher than average
12 th / 20
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
4 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CH3 5HL , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 20 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£454,638
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
1 Nov 2024
£440,000
Leasehold
+95.1 %
20 Nov 2015
£225,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 31 May 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 15 Feb 2019
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £242,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1095 sq ft
sale price: £268,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2018

Data Sources

The property at 31 Grove Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5HL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Nov 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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