What type of property is 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ?

14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ is a semi-detached house.

When did 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ last change hands?

14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ last sold for £190,000 in January 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £52,500 in April 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 1998 and January 2019, 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ rose from £52,500 to £190,000, a change of £137,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ?

The current EPC rating for 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ?

14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (1,367 sq ft). That makes it about 84% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 6AZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ?

14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ 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.

Where is 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ located?

14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ sits in Saughall, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ?

Police records around 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ 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 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ?

The closest primary school to 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ is Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School (135m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College (2.6km).

What is the nearest station to 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Rakeway, CH1 6AZ is The Ridings, 204m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Rakeway, Saughall, Chester, CH1 6AZ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

127 m²

1367 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Rakeway

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

14 Rakeway is a semi-detached house in Saughall, Chester, Chester (CH1 6AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

At 127 m² the property is well over the postcode median (69 m² across 55 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £263,000 is 38.4% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £190,000 in January 2019.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2018

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromC76toD65

Hot Water

CommunityMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Rakeway, Saughall, Chester, CH1 6AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Rakeway has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

14 Rakeway has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£263,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£190,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

10 January 2019Most recent
£190,000
+46.7%over 14 years
13 July 2004
£129,500
+146.7%over 6 years
23 April 1998
£52,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 6AZ: £170,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in CH1 6AZ

On the street

Versus other Rakeway homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Rakeway outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,496

Street avg £1,449

On par

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Ridings — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH1 6AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 6AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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