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23 Phillip Street, Chester, CH2 3BY

UPRN:100010024023Mid Terrace House2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:33:45.571952+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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
23 Phillip Street, Chester, CH2 3BY

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£255,000
£230k - £281kMedium
Estimate
£255k
Range
£230k – £281k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
4.94%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

23 Phillip Street earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (89/100). 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 NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
41/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
89/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 65
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£255,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield4.94%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.2%
10y Growth+3.2%
Last Sold Price£168,000 (2021-02-12)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CH2 3BY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/03523/TPO
    Horse Chestnut - Carry out a 2-3m crown reduction of the tree, thin out any deadwood or crossing branches.
    Pending
  • 26/03497/FUL
    Change of use from C4- 6 bed HMO to Sui Generis 8 bed HMO, installation of rear facing dormers.
    Pending
  • 26/03505/CAT
    Sympathetic crown lift to one Weeping Willow tree (T1), to remove some of the most obstructive lower limbs around footpaths and parking spaces.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-02-12
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
12 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£32,391
Population Density5,340 /km²
Owner Occupied33%
Age Distribution
0-15 9%16-64 71%65+ 20%

Schools Nearby

  • St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
    0.3 mi
    GoodImproving
  • St Martin's Academy Chester
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Newton Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Hoole Church of England Primary School
    0.6 mi

    Inspected as Hoole Church of England Primary School (URN 134248) on 21 Jan 2025

3 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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