Sold STC Semi-detached

51 ETHELDA DRIVE

CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH2 2PH

4 beds 2 baths 100 m² Listed 21 Mar 2025 (-474d)

£320,000

Reduced on 25 Apr 2025

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# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CH2 2PH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 51 ETHELDA DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH2 2PH |
| Price | £320,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £320,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 02/06/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £1,162/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,960

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£60)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8736-6126-9150-0187-7902)

## Description

The property in-brief comprises of a downstairs bedroom which has accessed onto the private rear garden, next to the downstairs bedroom there is a shower-room which creates versatility. At the front of the property, there is a larger than average living-room which is the full width of the property. The living-room has 2 windows which floods the room with natural light and also has a fireplace as the feature of the room. Towards the rear of the room is the hub of the home; the kitchen, diner and additional sitting-room. The kitchen is modern and has ample worktop and storage space, the kitchen flows through into the good-sized dining room. Creating the perfect space to entertain family and friends throughout the year. The dining-room flows through into the additional sitting-room. This sitting-room has views onto the private rear garden and also has patio door which lead out onto the private garden.

Upstairs the property has 3-bedrooms, 2 of these are located at the rear of the property and offers views onto the field at the rear of the property. The master-bedroom is located at the front of the property and is the full width of the home, ensuring there is plenty of space for a master-suite. Finally, upstairs is the 3-piece family bathroom which is modern.

Outside the property has a utility space and storage space which is accessed via the garden.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/87102810/990068) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/87102810/990069) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 51 ETHELDA DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PH | £320,000 | 27/03/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 51 ETHELDA DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PH | £214,000 | 23/10/2015 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 110 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PP | £350,000 | 13/03/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 162 KINGSWAY, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2LW | £215,000 | 23/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 50 CHATSWORTH DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2ND | £350,000 | 09/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 14 MANNINGS LANE SOUTH, HOOLE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3RU | £365,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 3 SURREY ROAD, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2QA | £85,000 | 17/12/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 142 KINGSWAY, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2LW | £221,000 | 21/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PN | £345,000 | 04/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 THIRLMERE ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2LS | £190,000 | 27/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PN | £317,500 | 27/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 15 ETHELDA DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PH | £267,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 98 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PP | £395,000 | 04/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 ETHELDA DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PJ | £288,000 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 80 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PP | £390,000 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 KENDAL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PR | £340,000 | 13/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 THIRLMERE ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2LS | £268,000 | 14/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 ETHELDA DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PJ | £390,000 | 14/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 3 ETHELDA DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PH | £275,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 137 KINGSWAY, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2LN | £217,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| THE PINES 5 LONG LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2QF | £345,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 64 THIRLMERE ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2LU | £80,400 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PW | £421,000 | 28/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 LINCOLN DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PQ | £335,000 | 14/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 47 ETHELDA DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PH | £240,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £260,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £295,395 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £337,725 (51 Semi-detached, CH2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -5.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £877/mo
- **Realistic:** £974/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,071/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,400

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,200/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 27.2%
- **10y growth:** 77.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 3.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 53.7%

## Flood risk

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

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

100 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

Last sold

£320,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£3,200/m²

Local average

£337,725 (-5.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,795 of 33,755)

Street crime

138 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Beresford Adams are delighted to bring to the market Ethelda Drive, a well presented and larger than average 4-bedroom semi-detached property. Located in the popular residential location of Newton, only a stone’s throw away from Chester City Centre. Chester City Centre, where an endless number of; shops, amenities, transport links and much more can be found. The property also backs onto a secure field which can be accessed through a gate from the back garden. The property is only a short walk to local; transport links, amenities and shops. Plus, only a short drive onto the M53, connecting the property to; North Wales, Shropshire, Liverpool, Manchester and beyond.
The property in-brief comprises of a downstairs bedroom which has accessed onto the private rear garden, next to the downstairs bedroom there is a shower-room which creates versatility. At the front of the property, there is a larger than average living-room which is the full width of the property. The living-room has 2 windows which floods the room with natural light and also has a fireplace as the feature of the room. Towards the rear of the room is the hub of the home; the kitchen, diner and additional sitting-room. The kitchen is modern and has ample worktop and storage space, the kitchen flows through into the good-sized dining room. Creating the perfect space to entertain family and friends throughout the year. The dining-room flows through into the additional sitting-room. This sitting-room has views onto the private rear garden and also has patio door which lead out onto the private garden.
Upstairs the property has 3-bedrooms, 2 of these are located at the rear of the property and offers views onto the field at the rear of the property. The master-bedroom is located at the front of the property and is the full width of the home, ensuring there is plenty of space for a master-suite. Finally, upstairs is the 3-piece family bathroom which is modern.

Outside the property has a utility space and storage space which is accessed via the garden.

Listed by

Chester

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 87102810

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 02/06/2026. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 03/06/2016

Expiry date: 02/06/2026 (expired)

Current heating cost: £1,162/year

Potential heating cost: £888/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,960

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£60)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

50% since 2015

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/03/2026 (3 months ago)	£320,000	+49.5%
Sold	23/10/2015 (10 years ago)	£214,000	—

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
110 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PP	£350,000	13/03/2026	Semi-detached
162 KINGSWAY, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2LW	£215,000	23/01/2026	Semi-detached
50 CHATSWORTH DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2ND	£350,000	09/12/2025	Semi-detached
14 MANNINGS LANE SOUTH, HOOLE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 3RU	£365,000	21/11/2025	Semi-detached
3 SURREY ROAD, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2QA	£85,000	17/12/2024	Semi-detached
142 KINGSWAY, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2LW	£221,000	21/12/2023	Semi-detached
21 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PN	£345,000	04/12/2023	Semi-detached
11 THIRLMERE ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2LS	£190,000	27/11/2023	Semi-detached
9 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PN	£317,500	27/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 15 ETHELDA DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PH	£267,000	29/09/2023	Semi-detached
98 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PP	£395,000	04/07/2023	Semi-detached
4 ETHELDA DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PJ	£288,000	28/04/2023	Semi-detached
80 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PP	£390,000	28/04/2023	Semi-detached
9 KENDAL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PR	£340,000	13/12/2022	Semi-detached
9 THIRLMERE ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2LS	£268,000	14/11/2022	Semi-detached
20 ETHELDA DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PJ	£390,000	14/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 3 ETHELDA DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PH	£275,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
137 KINGSWAY, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2LN	£217,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
THE PINES 5 LONG LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2QF	£345,000	22/07/2022	Semi-detached
64 THIRLMERE ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2LU	£80,400	11/07/2022	Semi-detached
26 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PW	£421,000	28/06/2022	Semi-detached
21 LINCOLN DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PQ	£335,000	14/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 47 ETHELDA DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PH	£240,000	01/04/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £260,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £295,395 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 27.2%

10y growth 77.1%

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

1y (index) 3.1%

5y (index) 22.5%

10y (index) 53.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £877/mo

Realistic £974/mo

Optimistic £1,071/mo

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CH2 2PH

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Newton, Greenfield Lane / Ethelda Drive	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Newton, Kingsway / Ethelda Drive	0.1 miles
Shop	Kingsway Barbers	0.2 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.2 miles
University	University of Chester - Kingsway	0.4 miles
Train station	Bache	1.0 miles
Train station	Chester	1.0 miles
University	University of Chester	1.3 miles
Hospital	The Mulberry Centre	2.6 miles
Hospital	Tarporley War Memorial Hospital	9.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	50
Anti-social behaviour	26
Shoplifting	17
Criminal damage and arson	8
Other theft	8
Public order	7
Drugs	6
Burglary	5
Other crime	4
Bicycle theft	3
Vehicle crime	3
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	138

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
Upton-by-Chester High School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 16 Jun 2015
The Firs School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
The Hammond	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)
St Martin's Academy Chester	Primary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Upton Westlea Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 13 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.3%

Max investor price (0.8%) £121,750

Target investor price (1%) £97,400

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).