What kind of home is 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD?

5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD?

5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD last sold for £100,000 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £39,000 in April 1999, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1999 and October 2013, 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD rose from £39,000 to £100,000, a change of £61,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD?

5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 5XD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD use?

The latest EPC at 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD?

5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD in?

5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD sits in Blacon, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD?

Police records around 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD show an average of 431 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD?

The closest primary school to 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD is St Theresa's Catholic Primary School (433m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College (1.3km).

What transport links are near 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Browning Close, CH1 5XD is Browning Close, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Browning Close, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5XD

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Browning Close

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

5 Browning Close is an end-of-terrace house in Blacon, Chester, Chester (CH1 5XD). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 is 44% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£182/sq ft) was about 20.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 13 years since the last transfer (October 2013).

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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.

5 Browning Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Browning Close, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5XD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Browning Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

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 1999.

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£100,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2013Most recent
£100,000
+156.4%over 14 years
11 April 1999
£39,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 5XD: £155,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in CH1 5XD

On the street

Versus other Browning Close homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 5 Browning Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,961

Street avg £2,026

On par

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly 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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

431/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Browning Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Theresa's Catholic Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH1 5XD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 5XD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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