What type of property is 8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

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

What was the last sold price for 8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP last sold for £445,000 in September 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

The current EPC rating for 8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (1,862 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

8 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 8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP located?

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

Is 8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Gilwern Close, CH1 4AP is Abbot's Drive, 107m away. The nearest rail option is Bache Rail Station, 429m away.

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8 Gilwern Close, Chester, CH1 4AP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

173 m²

1862 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Gilwern Close

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

8 Gilwern Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Chester (CH1 4AP). It has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (around 1862 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include a basement.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in September 2005. Today's modelled estimate of £535,000 is 20.2% above the 2005 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes
BasementYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Mar 2012

Low Energy Lighting

11%76%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Gilwern Close, Chester, CH1 4AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Current estimate

£535,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£445,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 September 2005Most recent
£445,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 4AP: £490,000 (2025–2019).

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.

Years Held for 8 Gilwern Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,572

Street avg £2,501

Above

Floor Area

173 m²

Street avg 186 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chester district page.

Full Chester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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