What kind of home is 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP?

7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP?

7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP last sold for £120,000 in October 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP?

The current EPC rating for 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP?

7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP use?

The latest EPC at 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP?

7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP in?

7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP?

Police records around 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP 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.

What schools are near 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP?

The closest primary school to 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (539m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (1.8km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP?

The closest bus stop to 7 Finchett Drive, CH1 4DP is Stadium Way, 238m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Finchett Drive, Chester, CH1 4DP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Finchett Drive

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

7 Finchett Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Chester (CH1 4DP). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in October 2005. Today's modelled estimate of £174,000 is 45% 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

Bedrooms2

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Aug 2011

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Finchett Drive, Chester, CH1 4DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Finchett Drive 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

£174,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 October 2005Most recent
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 4DP: £202,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CH1 4DP

On the street

Versus other Finchett Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 7 Finchett Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,905

Street avg £2,541

Strongly below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Stadium Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH1 4DP 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 4DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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