68 Handbridge Square, Chester, CH1 4GR is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 398 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £178,267 , which equates to approximately £448 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Sep 2012 for £119,250. Since then, the value has increased by £59,017, representing a 49.5% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £178,267 is:

  • 17.6% lower than the average property price on Handbridge Square
  • 14.3% lower than the average in the CH1 4GR postcode area
  • and 50.7% lower than the average price for Chester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£178,267
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£448
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

68 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 4 May 2023.

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 3 Aug 2012, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11.1%.

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 (other premises above) to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from n/a to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.27 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CH1 4GR

50 th / 62
Price Rank
14% lower than average
62 nd / 62
Size Rank
40% smaller than average
1 st / 62
Price Per Sq FT Rank
44% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CH1 4GR , this flat's estimated value ranks 50th out of 62. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st 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 62th out of 62 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£178,267
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
28 Sep 2012
£119,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

11 Handbridge Square, Chester, CH1 4GR
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £38,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2023
4 Handbridge Square, Chester, CH1 4GR
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £108,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2016

Data Sources

The property at 68 Handbridge Square, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, CH1 4GR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Sep 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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