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2a, Cambrian View, Whipcord Lane, Chester, CH1 4DE

3 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
166 m²
1787 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a five-bedroom detached house in Chester (CH1 4DE). It has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (around 1787 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 166 m² the property is well over the postcode median (36 m² across 34 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). It changed hands recently, sold January 2025 for £430,000. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from May 2011
EPC improved fromD68toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Cambrian View, Whipcord Lane, Chester, CH1 4DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

4 applications on record at 2a, Cambrian View, Whipcord Lane, Chester, CH1 4DE

4decisions2extensions28documents25nearby
  1. Nov 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Rear extension with roof terrace at first floor

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    16/03278/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. AmendmentDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

Unlock 2a, Cambrian View, Whipcord Lane, Chester, CH1 4DE's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 25 notable nearby
  • The 28 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£472,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 24 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£430,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 January 2025Most recent

    £430,000

    +55.0%over 10 years

  2. 24 November 2014

    £277,500

    +58.6%over 13 years

  3. 26 April 2001

    £175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 4DE: £100,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Cambrian View homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,590

Street avg £2,415

On par

Floor Area

166 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Sedgefield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 4DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH1 4DE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 4DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2a, Cambrian View, Whipcord Lane, Chester, CH1 4DE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.