42 Handbridge Square, Chester, CH1 4GR is a leasehold flat built in 2012 onwards. The property offers approximately 667 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £258,911 , which equates to approximately £388 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jun 2014 for £179,750. Since then, the value has increased by £79,161, representing a 44.0% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £258,911 is:

  • 19.6% higher than the average property price on Handbridge Square
  • 24.5% higher than the average in the CH1 4GR postcode area
  • and 28.4% lower than the average price for Chester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 March 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2012 onwards
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£258,911
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£388
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Handbridge Square, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, CH1 4GR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Mar 2025.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Jun 2014. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.11 w/m-¦k to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.28 w/m-¦k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CH1 4GR

18 th / 62
Price Rank
25% higher than average
34 th / 62
Size Rank
0% same size than average
13 th / 62
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CH1 4GR , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 62. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 62 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 34th out of 62 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£258,911
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
27 Jun 2014
£179,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £50,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2023
rooms: 2
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £172,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2018

Data Sources

The property at 42 Handbridge Square, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, CH1 4GR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Jun 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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