# 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Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 02/06/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £1,162/year - **Est.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 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. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 32](/listings/photos/87102810/990023) - Picture No. 32 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/87102810/990026) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/87102810/990028) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/87102810/990030) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/87102810/990033) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/87102810/990034) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/87102810/990035) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/87102810/990037) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/87102810/990038) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/87102810/990039) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/87102810/990040) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/87102810/990042) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/87102810/990045) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/87102810/990046) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/87102810/990047) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/87102810/990048) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/87102810/990051) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/87102810/990052) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/87102810/990054) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/87102810/990055) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/87102810/990056) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/87102810/990059) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/87102810/990060) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/87102810/990061) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/87102810/990062) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/87102810/990063) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/87102810/990065) - Picture No. 19 ## 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)