494 Chester Road South, Kidderminster, DY10 1XD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,744 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £416,195 , which equates to approximately £239 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jun 2011 for £238,000. Since then, the value has increased by £178,195, representing a 74.9% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £416,195 is:

  • 9.0% higher than the average property price on Chester Road South
  • 1.1% lower than the average in the DY10 1XD postcode area
  • and 60.2% higher than the average price for Kidderminster 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 24 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1744 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£416,195
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£239
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

494 Chester Road South, Kidderminster, Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, DY10 1XD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jan 2025.

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 have partial secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Jan 2011. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 31.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to partial secondary glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 84% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial secondary glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 84% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DY10 1XD

6 th / 15
Price Rank
1% lower than average
4 th / 13
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
8 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DY10 1XD , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 13 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£416,195
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
24 Jun 2011
£238,000
Leasehold
+164.4 %
29 Sep 1995
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £427,500
sale date: 14 Sep 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £299,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1679 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2022

Data Sources

The property at 494 Chester Road South, Kidderminster, DY10 1XD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jun 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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