56 Shaftesbury Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,001 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 £395,866 , which equates to approximately £395 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2023 for £370,000. Since then, the value has increased by £25,866, representing a 7.0% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £395,866 is:

  • 26.1% higher than the average property price on Shaftesbury Avenue
  • 16.6% higher than the average in the CH3 5LH postcode area
  • and 9.5% higher 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 26 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£395,866
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£395
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Shaftesbury Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5LH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jul 2023.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Aug 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 64.1%.

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 poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 75% of 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, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CH3 5LH

3 rd / 21
Price Rank
17% higher than average
6 th / 17
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
5 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CH3 5LH , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 17 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 6th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£395,866
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
15 Dec 2023
£370,000
Leasehold
+82.4 %
16 Oct 2015
£202,900
Leasehold
+19.4 %
14 Mar 2008
£170,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £337,500
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2024
rooms: 5
size: 917 sq ft
sale price: £242,500
sale date: 18 Mar 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 7 Jan 2020
rooms: 5
size: 950 sq ft
sale price: £247,500
sale date: 18 Oct 2019

Data Sources

The property at 56 Shaftesbury Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LH appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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