What planning history does 3 Downswood Court, CH1 4BF have?

The only planning records linked to 3 Downswood Court, CH1 4BF are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Downswood Court, CH1 4BF?

3 Downswood Court, CH1 4BF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Downswood Court, CH1 4BF located?

3 Downswood Court, CH1 4BF sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Downswood Court, CH1 4BF?

Police records around 3 Downswood Court, CH1 4BF 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 3 Downswood Court, CH1 4BF?

The closest primary school to 3 Downswood Court, CH1 4BF is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (684m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (2.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Downswood Court, CH1 4BF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Downswood Court, CH1 4BF is Abbots Park, 181m away. The nearest rail option is Bache Rail Station, 606m away.

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3 Downswood Court, Abbots Park, Chester, CH1 4BF

1 planning record

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 3 Downswood Court

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3 Downswood Court is a property in Chester (CH1 4BF). It has council tax band F.

One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2024. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Downswood Court, Abbots Park, Chester, CH1 4BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2024
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 Holly to be crown reduced approx 2m and crown lifted approx 3m. Garden side of tree to be pruned back 1-2m, due to overhang into garden.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
24/02007/TPO
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 2 sales in CH1 4BF: £384,000 (2025–2001).

Nearby sales in CH1 4BF

1 Downswood Court, Abbots Park, Chester, CH1 4BF
Sold Mar 2025
£530,000

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Area

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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

0.2 km

Abbots Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

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

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 4BF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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