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8 Backford Gardens, Backford, Chester, CH1 6PA

3 sales on record
Bedrooms
3
Council tax
Band D
Overview

About 8 Backford Gardens

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

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

Held since October 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1996–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
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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.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Backford Gardens, Backford, Chester, CH1 6PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Backford Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Last sold (2009)

£175,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 October 2009Most recent

    £175,000

    +70.7%over 8 years

  2. 26 July 2001

    £102,500

    +22.8%over 4 years

  3. 25 November 1996

    £83,500

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Backford Gardens

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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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

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.

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 6PA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH1 6PA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 6PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.3dB

Low
55 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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