37 HALKYN ROAD
CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH2 3QD
£500,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
155 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£485,000 Sep 2025
Price per m²
£3,226/m²
Local average
£245,326 (+103.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,221 of 33,755)
Street crime
512 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Large Victorian Home With Character Features
- Prime Hoole Location
- Adaptable Accommodation Over Three Floors
- Four Bedrooms & Two Bath/Shower Rooms
- Walking Distance to Hoole High Street, Station & City Centre
- Three Storey Townhouse
- Open Plan Family Living Space
- West Facing Courtyard Garden
- Driveway Parking
- Easy Access To Central Hoole & City
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas
- Parking
- On street, Driveway
- Garden
- Enclosed garden, Rear garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
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The property offers extremely well presented living accommodation over three floors with well proportioned rooms to include a modern open plan kitchen and living space, four bedrooms, bathroom and shower room.
The character of the property is immediately apparent when entering the property from the front door, inner porch and hallway. There is a traditional sitting room at the front of the house with feature fireplace and bay window. Beyond the impressive entrance hall there is a modern open plan kitchen with dining space. The kitchen is fully fitted with wall and base units and has dual aspect offering plenty of natural light. The kitchen opens into an everyday living room which can also be accessed directly from the hall.
At first floor level there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The front bedroom enjoys the largest proportions and has two windows looking out to the roadside along with a built-in wardrobe. Bedroom three is also a good double room and has views to the rear courtyard as well as a built-in wardrobe. The fourth bedroom is at the rear of the house and has prominent views of the courtyard. This room also contains a boiler-airing cupboard. All rooms on this level are served by a well appointed family bathroom which contains both fitted bath and separate shower cubicle.
At second floor level there is an impressive principal bedroom suite which is well proportioned containing both a dormer window and sky light. The bedroom leads through to a dressing room which could also be utilised as a home office or occasional bedroom. Beyond this room is an en-suite shower room. There is also good storage on this level with a store room off the dressing room.
At the rear of the house there is a low maintenance courtyard garden which enjoys a favourable westerly aspect allowing plenty of sunlight throughout the day. There is a rear gate for access to the passageway. To the front of the house there is off road driveway parking and space for bin storage. The property is within striking distance of Hoole High Street as well as the railway station and City Centre.
Hoole is a vibrant suburb of Chester and renowned for its abundance of award-winning independent shops, cafes and restaurants. With a village-like atmosphere, it offers unique boutiques and a diverse dining scene, from trendy bistros to cozy cafes, all celebrated for their quality and creativity. Hoole is also ideally located, just a short distance from Chester Railway Station and the motorway network, making it easy to travel both locally and further afield. The area boasts a number of green spaces including Alexandra Park and the Millennium Greenway, offering the perfect blend of local charm, convenience, and a thriving local community.
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold
Listed by
Chester
Chester Estate Agents Limited
Reference: 163076636
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 27/09/2019
Expiry date: 26/09/2029
Current heating cost: £1,093/year
Potential heating cost: £614/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,825
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
94% since 2016
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 05/09/2025 (10 months ago) | £485,000 | +21.3% |
| Sold | 14/02/2020 (6 years ago) | £400,000 | +60% |
| Sold | 13/05/2016 (10 years ago) | £250,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 SOUTH AVENUE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3PR | £332,900 | 07/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 80 WEST STREET, HOOLE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3PS | £270,000 | 20/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 111 ERMINE ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3PP | £210,000 | 25/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 5 WAVERLEY TERRACE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3PY | £215,000 | 16/06/2025 | Terraced |
| 6 PICKERING STREET, HOOLE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3BU | £205,000 | 18/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 24 ERMINE ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3PL | £247,000 | 01/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 21 TOMKINSON STREET, HOOLE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3BX | £264,000 | 21/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 40 ERMINE ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3PL | £185,000 | 09/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 92 WEST STREET, HOOLE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3PT | £182,000 | 28/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 5 PHILLIP STREET, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3BY | £263,000 | 15/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 WESTERN APPROACH, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2EG | £222,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 75 BROOK LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2EE | £385,000 | 24/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 BROOKSIDE TERRACE, HOOLE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3PX | £220,000 | 14/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 TOMKINSON STREET, HOOLE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3BX | £260,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 57 TOMKINSON STREET, HOOLE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3BX | £220,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 68 ERMINE ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3PL | £270,000 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 45 BROOK LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2EE | £375,000 | 03/08/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 5 HALKYN ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3QD | £350,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 WEST STREET, HOOLE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3PS | £250,000 | 13/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 LIGHTFOOT STREET, HOOLE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3AH | £270,000 | 05/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 ERMINE ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3PN | £190,000 | 01/07/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 7 HALKYN ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3QD | £480,000 | 26/04/2022 | Terraced |
Street average: £415,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £251,795 (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 April 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Ermine Local | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Hoole, Hoole Road / Lightfoot Street | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Richer Sounds | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Hoole, Hoole Road / Hoole Bridge Shops | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Chester | 0.3 miles |
| University | University of Chester | 0.5 miles |
| University | Creative Campus, Kingsway | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | The Mulberry Centre | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | Tarporley War Memorial Hospital | 9.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 240 |
| Public order | 59 |
| Shoplifting | 50 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 |
| Drugs | 31 |
| Other theft | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Total incidents | 512 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement — 10 Jan 2024 |
| St Martin's Academy Chester | Primary | 0.4 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 25 Jun 2015 |
| The Firs School | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| Maple Grove School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 24 Jan 2022 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).