31 Oldfield Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LN 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 £291,748 , which equates to approximately £282 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Aug 2024 for £276,000. Since then, the value has increased by £15,748, representing a 5.7% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £291,748 is:

  • 0.9% lower than the average property price on Oldfield Drive
  • 4.0% higher than the average in the CH3 5LN postcode area
  • and 19.3% 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 6 August 2014, 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)
£291,748
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£282
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Oldfield Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5LN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Aug 2014.

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 5 Mar 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CH3 5LN

7 th / 15
Price Rank
4% higher than average
6 th / 12
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
7 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CH3 5LN , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£291,748
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
13 Aug 2024
£276,000
Leasehold
+48 %
18 Jul 2014
£186,500
Leasehold
+110.7 %
12 Oct 2001
£88,500
Leasehold
+12 %
22 May 2000
£79,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £249,950
sale date: 29 Jun 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £217,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2013
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £170,500
sale date: 25 Jan 2007
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2004

Data Sources

The property at 31 Oldfield Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LN appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Aug 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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