38 ALLINGTON PLACE
CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH4 7DX
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
68 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£222,500 Jan 2026
Price per m²
£3,382/m²
Local average
£243,368 (-5.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (30,759 of 33,755)
Street crime
295 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Well-presented three-bedroom home in the desirable Handbridge area.
- Just a short walk to Chester city centre via the historic Old Dee Bridge.
- Within catchment for highly regarded primary and secondary schools.
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Set on a double-width gravel driveway, there’s ample off-road parking for two vehicles. Running the full length of the property, a cleverly designed back-to-front shed offers fantastic storage - almost the size of a narrow garage, ideal for bikes, tools, or garden equipment.
Step inside and you’re welcomed by a light and bright entrance hall, leading through to a comfortable living room finished with a soft pale grey carpet and framed by oak-effect internal doors, adding warmth to the clean, modern décor. The home is fully UPVC double glazed and warmed throughout by gas central heating, ensuring year-round comfort.
To the rear, the open-plan dining kitchen is a real highlight - a generous space with pale grey high-gloss units, wood-effect worktops, and chrome T-bar handles that combine to create a sleek, contemporary feel. There’s space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, room for both a fridge and a freezer, and a built-in electric oven, grill and hob with extractor above. French doors open straight out onto a sunny, private garden with lawn, patio area and established shrubs providing just the right balance of space and privacy - perfect for summer dining or quiet relaxation. The garden also benefits from an outdoor tap and access to the rear of the long storage shed.
Upstairs, three bedrooms are arranged around a neat landing with hard-wearing cream carpet. The main bedroom, a well-sized double, overlooks the garden and includes a recessed double wardrobe for added convenience. Bedroom two offers a generous single with room for a wardrobe and additional storage, while bedroom three is ideal as a nursery or home office - complete with a handy alcove that makes excellent use of the space.
The bathroom is surprisingly spacious and stylishly finished, with a modern white three-piece suite, chrome fittings, a glazed screen, and a shower over the bath. A chrome heated towel rail and cupboard housing the combination boiler complete the room. Having previously been rented, the property has benefited from regular checks and maintenance - and is now offered to the market with no onward chain, making it move-in ready.
A fantastic opportunity in one of Chester’s most sought-after locations.
EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Chester
Currans Homes Limited
Reference: 161940572
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 30/05/2022
Current heating cost: £500/year
Potential heating cost: £366/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,725
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
All
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #3121780
Property Details
Street: 38 Allington Place
Town: CHESTER
Postcode: CH4 7DX
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows
Certificate Issued: 17/10/2005
Work Completed: 23/09/2005
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 21/01/2026 (4 months ago) | £222,500 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 BEESTON VIEW, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7EE | £280,000 | 15/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 7 HARTINGTON STREET, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7BN | £168,000 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 21 HARTINGTON STREET, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7BN | £225,000 | 09/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 34 FRASER COURT, HANDBRIDGE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DL | £357,000 | 03/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 34 FRASER COURT, HANDBRIDGE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DL | £357,000 | 03/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 30 HARTINGTON STREET, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7BW | £277,500 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 32 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7BZ | £275,000 | 26/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 52 APPLEYARDS LANE, HANDBRIDGE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DT | £248,000 | 28/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 94 ALLINGTON PLACE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DY | £280,000 | 17/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7BY | £295,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 BEESTON VIEW, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7EE | £304,000 | 28/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 84 ALLINGTON PLACE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DY | £205,000 | 24/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 46 HARTINGTON STREET, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7BW | £240,000 | 06/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 102 ALLINGTON PLACE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DZ | £225,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 12 ALLINGTON PLACE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DX | £230,000 | 15/11/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 40 ALLINGTON PLACE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DX | £180,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 PERCY ROAD, HANDBRIDGE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7EY | £280,000 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 121 APPLEYARDS LANE, HANDBRIDGE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DS | £199,950 | 03/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 154 ALLINGTON PLACE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DU | £205,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 25 BRADFORD STREET, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DE | £241,555 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 67 ALLINGTON PLACE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DU | £235,000 | 21/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 38 APPLEYARDS LANE, HANDBRIDGE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DT | £230,000 | 09/06/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 36 ALLINGTON PLACE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH4 7DX | £215,000 | 28/03/2022 | Terraced |
Street average: £208,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £256,400 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: Terraced. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Handbridge, Eccleston Avenue / Hartington Street | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Handbridge Launderette | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Asda Express | 0.3 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Queen's Park Campus | 0.4 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Riverside Campus | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Chester | 1.1 miles |
| Hospital | The Mulberry Centre | 2.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 |
| Shoplifting | 58 |
| Public order | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Drugs | 22 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 295 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park High School | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 22 Jan 2020 |
| Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Chester International School | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Good — 28 Mar 2022 |
| The Catholic High School, Chester | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 13 Oct 2011 |
| Dee Banks School | Other | 0.5 miles | Good — 9 Dec 2016 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Selsdon Court, CH4 | £1,750/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Hoole Lane, CH2 | £3,600/mo | 3 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,675/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).