40 Western Avenue, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5PP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 980 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 £245,387 , which equates to approximately £251 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Apr 2017 for £161,500. Since then, the value has increased by £83,887, representing a 51.9% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £245,387 is:

  • 23.2% higher than the average property price on Western Avenue
  • 14.7% higher than the average in the CH1 5PP postcode area
  • and 32.1% 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 21 March 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
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£245,387
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£251
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Western Avenue, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5PP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Mar 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 31 Jan 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor 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, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CH1 5PP

9 th / 27
Price Rank
15% higher than average
7 th / 19
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
5 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CH1 5PP , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 19 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 7th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£245,387
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
13 Apr 2017
£161,500
Leasehold
+34.6 %
13 Jun 2016
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2022
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £159,950
sale date: 20 Nov 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £142,500
sale date: 27 Mar 2020
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £154,999
sale date: 29 Aug 2019

Data Sources

The property at 40 Western Avenue, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5PP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Apr 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Mar 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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