40 Oldfield Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 850 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 £299,553 , which equates to approximately £352 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Feb 2025 for £297,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,553, representing a 0.9% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £299,553 is:

  • 1.8% higher than the average property price on Oldfield Drive
  • 8.9% higher than the average in the CH3 5LL postcode area
  • and 17.1% lower than the average price for Chester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 7 October 2024, 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
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£299,553
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£352
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Oldfield Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5LL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Oct 2024.

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 10 Oct 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 60.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CH3 5LL

6 th / 20
Price Rank
9% higher than average
10 th / 14
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
3 rd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CH3 5LL , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 14 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 10th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£299,553
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
14 Feb 2025
£297,000
Leasehold
+14.7 %
28 Jul 2022
£259,000
Leasehold
+78.6 %
27 Mar 2014
£145,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 23 Feb 2021
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £182,000
sale date: 2 Jul 2015
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £172,950
sale date: 21 Dec 2006
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £161,500
sale date: 23 Jun 2006
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 18 May 2001

Data Sources

The property at 40 Oldfield Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Feb 2025. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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