4 Virginia Drive, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5AL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 829 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £201,586 , which equates to approximately £243 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2015 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £71,586, representing a 55.1% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £201,586 is:

  • 19.9% lower than the average property price on Virginia Drive
  • 11.9% lower than the average in the CH1 5AL postcode area
  • and 44.2% 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 17 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£201,586
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£243
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Virginia Drive, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5AL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 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 4 Apr 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 8.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very 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
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CH1 5AL

10 th / 11
Price Rank
12% lower than average
3 rd / 7
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
5 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CH1 5AL , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 7 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 3rd out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£201,586
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
18 Dec 2015
£130,000
Leasehold
+173.7 %
4 Dec 1997
£47,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2023
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £213,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2022
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2020
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £144,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2015

Data Sources

The property at 4 Virginia Drive, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5AL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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