6 Melrose Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5JA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,055 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 £421,518 , which equates to approximately £400 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Aug 2024 for £395,000. Since then, the value has increased by £26,518, representing a 6.7% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £421,518 is:

  • 32.3% higher than the average property price on Melrose Avenue
  • 15.9% higher than the average in the CH3 5JA postcode area
  • and 27.9% 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 23 September 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1055 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£421,518
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£400
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

6 Melrose Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5JA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Sep 2019.

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 5 Mar 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • 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, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average 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, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CH3 5JA

9 th / 24
Price Rank
16% higher than average
11 th / 14
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CH3 5JA , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd 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 11th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£421,518
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
2 Aug 2024
£395,000
Leasehold
+47.7 %
29 Nov 2019
£267,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1126 sq ft
sale price: £316,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1126 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2013
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2007

Data Sources

The property at 6 Melrose Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5JA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Aug 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Sep 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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