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5 Water Tower View, Chester, CH2 3EA

UPRN:100010032954Mid Terrace House2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (64)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-09T04:00:05.188743+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:33:45.571952+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T15:01:02.606046+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 6d 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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-12T22:10:20.383675+00:00)
5 Water Tower View, Chester, CH2 3EA

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
£264,000
£250k - £277kHigh
Estimate
£264k
Range
£250k – £277k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
4.77%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Water Tower View earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (82/100). 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
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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
34/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
82/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 22Bike 68
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£264,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield4.77%
1y Growth+6.5%
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.2%
10y Growth+3.2%
Last Sold Price£168,000 (2015-06-30)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CH2 3EA
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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-06-30
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£32,391
Population Density5,319 /km²
Owner Occupied55%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 69%65+ 15%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
    0.1 mi
    GoodImproving
  • Hoole Church of England Primary School
    0.3 mi

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

  • Cherry Grove Primary School
    0.4 mi
    -
  • Maple Grove School
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI

4 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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