Sold STC Semi-detached

24 GRAHAM ROAD

CHESTER, BLACON, CHESHIRE CH1 5LQ

3 beds 72 m² Listed 3 Jun 2005 (-7677d)

£105,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CH1 5LQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 24 GRAHAM ROAD, CHESTER, BLACON, CHESHIRE CH1 5LQ |
| Price | £105,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £90,000 Dec 2005 |

## Description

The property is located in the Chester suburb of Blacon, approximately 2 miles from the City centre.  Day to day shopping facilities are available locally together with social amenities including Schooling for all ages, Churches, Public Houses and recreational facilities.  Good road links facilitate daily travel to the surrounding areas of commerce and industry including Ellesmere Port, Deeside and the Wirral.  A regular public transport service operates into Chester City centre.

The accommodation comprises

Front door opening into

ENTRANCE HALL with radiator, doors off.

LOUNGE 12'9" x 12'6" (3.89m x 3.8m). having feature fireplace housing electric fire, t.v. point, radiator, window to front elevation.

KITCHEN (L-SHAPED)	13'10" (4.22m) x 5'11" (1.8m) & 7'5" (2.26m) x 3'3" (1m). being fitted with a range of timber trimmed base and wall mounted units incorporating single drainer sink unit, cooker point, space and plumbing for washing machine, provision for fridge freezer, part tiled walls, window to rear elevation, door to side elevation, archway through to

DINING ROOM	8'10" x 7'4" (2.7m x 2.24m). having radiator, patio doors to rear elevation.

STAIRCASE from ENTRANCE HALL to FIRST FLOOR LANDING, with window to side elevation, doors off.

BEDROOM ONE	12'10" x 11'1" (3.91m x 3.38m). having radiator, window to rear elevation.

BEDROOM TWO	9'3" x 8'7" (2.82m x 2.62m). (min. measurements excluding door recess) having radiator, window to front elevation.

BEDROOM THREE	10'6" x 6'4" (3.2m x 1.93m). having built-in overstairs storage cupboard, radiator, window to front elevation.

BATHROOM	being fitted with a three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower unit over, pedestal wash-hand basin, w.c., part tiled walls, radiator, window to rear elevation.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a vehicular driveway providing off-road parking with adjacent lawned area. Brick built OUTHOUSE to the rear with patio adjacent to the property, lawned garden with fence and hedge boundaries.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly by appointment through the selling agent, Beresford Adams. Tel:01244 345345, quoting reference number CHE050712.

Important Notice

Services:  None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability.

HOURS OF BUSINESS

Monday - Wednesday 9.30a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Thursday 9.30a.m - 6.00  p.m.

Friday 9.30 a.m - 5.00p.m

Saturday 9.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

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## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #896780
- **Address:** 24 Graham Road, Blacon, CH1 5LQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/08/2003
- **Work Completed:** 25/06/2003
- **Items:** 7 window(s), 3 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 GRAHAM ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH1 5LQ | £90,000 | 22/12/2005 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 DALTON CLOSE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NB | £168,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 93 BLACON POINT ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LL | £190,000 | 01/05/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 STUBBS PLACE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LS | £156,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 93 BLACON POINT ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LL | £175,000 | 18/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 48 HILLSIDE ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NL | £145,000 | 10/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 DALTON CLOSE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NB | £156,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 34 BRIDGEMAN ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LY | £160,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 STRATFORD ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NY | £84,000 | 09/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 40 DALTON CLOSE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NB | £165,000 | 21/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 53 GRAHAM ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LG | £145,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 DALTON CLOSE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NB | £134,250 | 11/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 GRAHAM ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LQ | £150,000 | 04/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 70 HILLSIDE ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NL | £150,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 CLIFTON DRIVE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LT | £145,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 SUMNER ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5PE | £145,100 | 16/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 HILLSIDE ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NL | £194,950 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 MORTON ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NP | £130,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 44 SUMNER ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5PF | £160,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 CLIFTON DRIVE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LT | £155,250 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 15 SOUTHWAY, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NW | £275,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £159,178 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £234,624 (29 Semi-detached, CH1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -55.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £869/mo
- **Realistic:** £966/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,063/mo

## 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 End Terrace, Pulford Road, CH1 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Virginia Drive, CH1 | £1,517/mo | 3 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,359/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.29% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £169,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £135,900

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,359/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 15.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 6.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £785/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 30.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 14%
- **10y growth:** 71.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 57%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Floor area

72 m²

Last sold

£90,000 Dec 2005

Local average

£234,624 (-55.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,166 of 33,755)

Street crime

118 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Description

A mature semi-detached home located in an established residential area. The accommodation, having the benefit of gas fired central heating and double glazing, briefly comprises Entrance Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, three Bedrooms and Bathroom. Externally, a driveway provides off-road parking with gardens to front and rear elevations.

The property is located in the Chester suburb of Blacon, approximately 2 miles from the City centre. Day to day shopping facilities are available locally together with social amenities including Schooling for all ages, Churches, Public Houses and recreational facilities. Good road links facilitate daily travel to the surrounding areas of commerce and industry including Ellesmere Port, Deeside and the Wirral. A regular public transport service operates into Chester City centre.

The accommodation comprises

Front door opening into

ENTRANCE HALL with radiator, doors off.

LOUNGE 12'9" x 12'6" (3.89m x 3.8m). having feature fireplace housing electric fire, t.v. point, radiator, window to front elevation.

KITCHEN (L-SHAPED) 13'10" (4.22m) x 5'11" (1.8m) & 7'5" (2.26m) x 3'3" (1m). being fitted with a range of timber trimmed base and wall mounted units incorporating single drainer sink unit, cooker point, space and plumbing for washing machine, provision for fridge freezer, part tiled walls, window to rear elevation, door to side elevation, archway through to

DINING ROOM 8'10" x 7'4" (2.7m x 2.24m). having radiator, patio doors to rear elevation.

STAIRCASE from ENTRANCE HALL to FIRST FLOOR LANDING, with window to side elevation, doors off.

BEDROOM ONE 12'10" x 11'1" (3.91m x 3.38m). having radiator, window to rear elevation.

BEDROOM TWO 9'3" x 8'7" (2.82m x 2.62m). (min. measurements excluding door recess) having radiator, window to front elevation.

BEDROOM THREE 10'6" x 6'4" (3.2m x 1.93m). having built-in overstairs storage cupboard, radiator, window to front elevation.

BATHROOM being fitted with a three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower unit over, pedestal wash-hand basin, w.c., part tiled walls, radiator, window to rear elevation.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a vehicular driveway providing off-road parking with adjacent lawned area. Brick built OUTHOUSE to the rear with patio adjacent to the property, lawned garden with fence and hedge boundaries.

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment through the selling agent, Beresford Adams. Tel:01244 345345, quoting reference number CHE050712.

Important Notice
Services: None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability.

HOURS OF BUSINESS
Monday - Wednesday 9.30a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Thursday 9.30a.m - 6.00 p.m.
Friday 9.30 a.m - 5.00p.m
Saturday 9.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

This material is protected by the laws of copyright. The owner of the copyright is Countrywide Estate Agents. This property sheet forms part of our database rights and copyright laws. No unauthorised copying or distribution without permission

JPS/JAT 020605

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Chester

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 7446860

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #896780

Property Details

Street: 24 Graham Road

Town: Blacon

Postcode: CH1 5LQ

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 08/08/2003

Work Completed: 25/06/2003

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	22/12/2005 (20 years ago)	£90,000	—

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
9 DALTON CLOSE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NB	£168,000	18/12/2025	Semi-detached
93 BLACON POINT ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LL	£190,000	01/05/2025	Semi-detached
7 STUBBS PLACE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LS	£156,000	15/12/2023	Semi-detached
93 BLACON POINT ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LL	£175,000	18/10/2023	Semi-detached
48 HILLSIDE ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NL	£145,000	10/11/2022	Semi-detached
9 DALTON CLOSE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NB	£156,000	03/10/2022	Semi-detached
34 BRIDGEMAN ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LY	£160,000	12/08/2022	Semi-detached
15 STRATFORD ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NY	£84,000	09/08/2022	Semi-detached
40 DALTON CLOSE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NB	£165,000	21/06/2022	Semi-detached
53 GRAHAM ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LG	£145,000	17/06/2022	Semi-detached
19 DALTON CLOSE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NB	£134,250	11/04/2022	Semi-detached
28 GRAHAM ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LQ	£150,000	04/04/2022	Semi-detached
70 HILLSIDE ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NL	£150,000	25/03/2022	Semi-detached
17 CLIFTON DRIVE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LT	£145,000	25/02/2022	Semi-detached
65 SUMNER ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5PE	£145,100	16/02/2022	Semi-detached
22 HILLSIDE ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NL	£194,950	04/02/2022	Semi-detached
8 MORTON ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NP	£130,000	26/11/2021	Semi-detached
44 SUMNER ROAD, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5PF	£160,000	05/11/2021	Semi-detached
9 CLIFTON DRIVE, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5LT	£155,250	17/09/2021	Semi-detached
15 SOUTHWAY, BLACON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH1 5NW	£275,000	17/09/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £159,178 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 14%

10y growth 71.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.5%

5y (index) 24.7%

10y (index) 57%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £869/mo

Realistic £966/mo

Optimistic £1,063/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Blacon, Blacon Point Road / Graham Road	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Blacon, Blacon Point Road / Bridgeman Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Asda Opticians	0.3 miles
Shop	Asda	0.3 miles
Hospital	The Mulberry Centre	0.4 miles
University	University of Chester	1.0 miles
Hospital	Countess of Chester Hospital	1.2 miles
Train station	Bache	1.4 miles
Train station	Chester	1.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	54
Public order	16
Shoplifting	12
Anti-social behaviour	11
Drugs	5
Burglary	4
Other theft	4
Other crime	3
Possession of weapons	3
Vehicle crime	3
Criminal damage and arson	2
Robbery	1
Total incidents	118

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Highfield Community Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 3 Feb 2012
The Arches Community Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 28 Sep 2023
Dee Point Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 28 Nov 2023
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College	Secondary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 24 Mar 2024
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 23 Jun 2024

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 End Terrace, Pulford Road, CH1	£1,200/mo	3	0.63 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Virginia Drive, CH1	£1,517/mo	3	0.75 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,359/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.29%

Max investor price (0.8%) £169,875

Target investor price (1%) £135,900

Gross yield 15.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 6.4×

Monthly cashflow £785/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 30.9%

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).