What type of property is 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW?

8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW?

8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW last sold for £630,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £515,000 in July 2020, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2020 and May 2024, 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW rose from £515,000 to £630,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW?

8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (1,690 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW have?

8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW has council approval for single-storey extension granted in March 2022 under ref. 21/03477/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW?

8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW located?

8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW sits in Mollington, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW?

Police records around 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW 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 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW?

The closest primary school to 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW is St Oswald's CofE Primary School (278m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College (2.9km).

What transport links are near 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Willow Lea, CH1 6LW is Mollington Court, 324m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Willow Lea, Mollington, Chester, CH1 6LW

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

157 m²

1690 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 8 Willow Lea

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

8 Willow Lea is a four-bedroom detached house in Mollington, Chester, Chester (CH1 6LW). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2022. Past consents include an extension, new windows and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2020–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£373/sq ft) was about 28.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £630,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

8 Willow Lea's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD55toF37

Jun 2020from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromF37toD65

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Willow Lea, Mollington, Chester, CH1 6LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 8 Willow Lea, Mollington, Chester, CH1 6LW

1decisions1extensions16documents1nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Mar 2022
DemolitionOther
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Single storey front extension, demolition of rear conservatory & erection of single story rear extension, alteration to all existing windows and doors
ExtensionNew Windows
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
21/03477/FUL
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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.

8 Willow Lea valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£635,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£630,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

27 May 2024Most recent
£630,000
+22.3%over 3 years
30 July 2020
£515,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 6LW: £473,500 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in CH1 6LW

On the street

Versus other Willow Lea homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Willow Lea lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,013

Street avg £3,172

Strongly above

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 147 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.3 km

Mollington Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Oswald's 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 6LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 6LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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