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Capeles, Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst, Chester, CH1 6HE

EPC BSolar panelsNotable views3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
206 m²
2217 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 86
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About Capeles

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

Capeles is a five-bedroom detached house in Capenhurst, Chester, Chester (CH1 6HE). It has a recorded floor area of 206 m² (around 2217 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2025) returns a high B (score 86), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views.

At 206 m² the property is well over the postcode median (149 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £685,000 — fresh data. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£309/sq ft) was about 16.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble, Detached
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Solar panelsYes
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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.

Capeles ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
B86
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2035

8 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Capeles, Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst, Chester, CH1 6HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at Capeles, Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst, Chester, CH1 6HE

3decisions1extensions19documents1nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. May 2003
    New BuildOutline
    Outcome in report

    New dwelling (outline)

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    03/00402/OUT
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. HMODecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 19 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.

Capeles has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£705,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£685,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 April 2026Most recent

    £685,000

    +315.2%over 28 years
  2. 22 October 1997

    £165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 6HE: £585,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Capenhurst Lane homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

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

Price per m²

£3,325

Street avg £3,321

On par

Floor Area

206 m²

Street avg 162 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 8.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Capeles

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

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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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

431/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Manor Farm Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Capenhurst CofE Primary School. 8 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 6HE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH1 6HE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 6HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

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 Capeles, Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst, Chester, CH1 6HE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.