What did 3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA sell for?

3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA last sold for £139,995 in October 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £83,950 in March 1997, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1997 and October 2002, 3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA rose from £83,950 to £139,995, a change of £56,045. That works out to roughly +9.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA?

3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA located?

3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA sits in Backford, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA?

Police records around 3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA 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 3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA?

The closest primary school to 3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA is Woodlands Primary School (1.1km), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Whitby High School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA?

The closest bus stop to 3 Backford Gardens, CH1 6PA is Backford Cross Roundabout, 69m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Backford Gardens, Backford, Chester, CH1 6PA

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 3 Backford Gardens

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3 Backford Gardens is a property in Backford, Chester, Chester (CH1 6PA). It has council tax band D.

Held since October 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.6% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Backford Gardens, Backford, Chester, CH1 6PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Backford Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Last sold (2002)

£139,995

Growth on file: 9.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2002Most recent
£139,995
+66.8%over 5 years
27 March 1997
£83,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 6PA: £225,500 (2022–2009).

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Backford Cross Roundabout — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Woodlands Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 6PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.3dB

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