What kind of home is 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ last sold for £120,000 in April 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,500 in January 2004, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2004 and April 2016, 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ rose from £51,500 to £120,000, a change of £68,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ 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 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ in?

4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ sits in Capenhurst, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

Police records around 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ 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 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

The closest primary school to 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ is Capenhurst CofE Primary School (210m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Whitby High School (2.8km).

How well connected is 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ is Manor Farm Crescent, 128m away. The nearest rail option is Capenhurst Rail Station, 775m away.

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4 Penfold Close, Capenhurst, Chester, CH1 6HJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Penfold Close

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

4 Penfold Close is a mid-terrace house in Capenhurst, Chester, Chester (CH1 6HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2004–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 sits 52.5% above the 2016 sale of £120,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£130/sq ft) was about 26.3% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 10 years ago, in April 2016.

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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

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EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Penfold Close, Capenhurst, Chester, CH1 6HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Penfold Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£120,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

27 April 2016Most recent
£120,000
+133.0%over 12 years
12 January 2004
£51,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 6HJ: £210,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in CH1 6HJ

On the street

Versus other Penfold Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Penfold Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,395

Street avg £2,120

Strongly below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

Manor Farm Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Capenhurst CofE Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 6HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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