50 Melrose Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5JB
UPRN:100010020265Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Listing· 6mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-25T01:54:10.406846+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:08:18.562793+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· freshSchools: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-05T17:42:09.721250+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
80
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
17 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£318,000
£302k - £334kHigh
Estimate
£318k
Range
£302k – £334k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,400
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,400
Yield
5.28%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
50 Melrose Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (68/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
80
HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
63
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
6
Crime Score
6/ 100
Low
68
Walkability
68/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 30Bike 60
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£318,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,400
Gross Yield5.28%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.6%
5y Growth+3.0%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£181,000 (2018-06-01)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CH3 5JB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/03285/ADV2no. free-standing illuminated signs on either side of the main entrance to The Wyldewoods Retirement Village.
- Rejected26/03257/NMANon-Material amendment to planning application 26/00712/FUL (A lower flat roof form, together with the addition of a flat rooflight to side extension and a second glazed sidelight to the entrance door).
- Pending26/03192/FULDouble storey side extension
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership69.1%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2018-06-01
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
6 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£32,391
Population Density4,850 /km²
Owner Occupied88%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 60%65+ 19%
Schools Nearby
- Hoole Church of England Primary School0.3 mi
Inspected as Hoole Church of England Primary School (URN 134248) on 21 Jan 2025
- -Cherry Grove Primary School0.3 mi
- Inspected by ISIMaple Grove School0.3 mi
- Oldfield Primary School0.4 mi
Inspected as Oldfield Primary School (URN 111230) on 14 Sep 2023
4 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 60 Melrose Avenue-£230k-
- 55 Melrose Avenue-£307k-
- 53 Melrose Avenue-£250k-
- 58 Melrose Avenue-£243k-