What type of property is 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP last change hands?

15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP last sold for £590,000 in July 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £439,950 in May 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2007 and July 2025, 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP rose from £439,950 to £590,000, a change of £150,050. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

The current EPC rating for 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a C recorded in March 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (1,851 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP located?

15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

Police records around 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

The closest primary school to 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (761m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (2.0km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

The closest bus stop to 15 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP is Abbot's Drive, 107m away. The nearest rail option is Bache Rail Station, 429m away.

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15 Gilwern Close, Chester, CH1 4AP

EPC B3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

172 m²

1851 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Gilwern Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

15 Gilwern Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Chester (CH1 4AP). It has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (around 1851 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2024) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £590,000. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 38.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

15 Gilwern Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromC73toB81

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Gilwern Close, Chester, CH1 4AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Gilwern Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

25 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 15 Gilwern Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£617,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£590,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

8 July 2025Most recent
£590,000
+20.4%over 5 years
28 November 2019
£490,000
+11.4%over 12 years
31 May 2007
£439,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 4AP: £421,250 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in CH1 4AP

On the street

Versus other Gilwern Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 15 Gilwern Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,430

Street avg £2,405

Strongly above

Floor Area

172 m²

Street avg 186 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Chester report

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Abbot's Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH1 4AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 4AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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