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8 Kinnington Way, Backford, Chester, CH1 6PB

4 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
136 m²
1464 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Kinnington Way

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

8 Kinnington Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Backford, Chester, Chester (CH1 6PB). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 136 m² the property is well over the postcode median (100 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £411,000 sits 82.7% above the 2016 sale of £225,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£154/sq ft) was about 60.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in November 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Kinnington Way

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Oct 2016
EPC improved fromD62toC75
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,020 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Kinnington Way, Backford, Chester, CH1 6PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Kinnington Way has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

8 Kinnington Way has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£411,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£225,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 November 2016Most recent

    £225,000

    +125.1%over 15 years
  2. 25 October 2001

    £99,950

    +23.4%over 2 years
  3. 4 August 1999

    £81,000

    +1.3%over 1 year
  4. 23 April 1998

    £80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 6PB: £285,000 (2023–2016).

On the street

Versus other Kinnington Way homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Kinnington Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,654

Street avg £2,223

Strongly below

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Kinnington Way

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
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.

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. 14 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 6PB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH1 6PB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 6PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

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 8 Kinnington Way, Backford, Chester, CH1 6PB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.