What kind of home is 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA?

1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA is a detached house.

When did 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA last change hands?

1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA last sold for £377,500 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £40,000 in September 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA changed over time?

Across 5 sales between September 1995 and March 2016, 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA rose from £40,000 to £377,500, a change of £337,500. That works out to roughly +11.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA?

The current EPC rating for 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA?

1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft). That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 4GA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA use?

The latest EPC at 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA?

1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA in?

1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA sits in Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA?

Police records around 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA 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 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA?

The closest primary school to 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (632m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (2.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Abbots Knoll, CH1 4GA is Abbots Park, 86m away. The nearest rail option is Bache Rail Station, 701m away.

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1 Abbots Knoll, Chester, CH1 4GA

5 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Abbots Knoll

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

1 Abbots Knoll is a detached house in Chester (CH1 4GA). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

10 years since the last transfer (March 2016). Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 141 m² it's 15.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (122 m² median across 4 EPCs). Across 1995–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £474,000 is 25.6% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Feb 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2016

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromD58toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Abbots Knoll, Chester, CH1 4GA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Abbots Knoll 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.

Price for 1 Abbots Knoll has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£474,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£377,500

Growth on file: 11.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2016Most recent
£377,500
+51.0%over 11 months
23 April 2015
£249,950
+42.8%over 12 years
25 July 2002
£175,000
+26.8%over 5 years
26 June 1997
£138,000
+245.0%over 1 year
10 September 1995
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 4GA: £375,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in CH1 4GA

On the street

Versus other Abbots Knoll homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Abbots Knoll is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,677

Street avg £2,973

Below

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

Abbots Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 4GA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 4GA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

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Common questions

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