What type of property is 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ?

5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ last change hands?

5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ last sold for £215,000 in February 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £50,995 in May 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 1996 and February 2026, 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ rose from £50,995 to £215,000, a change of £164,005. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ?

5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 6PQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ?

5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ located?

5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ sits in Backford, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ?

Police records around 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ show an average of 431 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ?

The closest primary school to 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ is Woodlands Primary School (932m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Whitby High School (743m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Clifton Villas, CH1 6PQ is Strawberry Roundabout, 205m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Clifton Villas, Strawberry Way East, Backford, Chester, CH1 6PQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 5 Clifton Villas

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

5 Clifton Villas is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Backford, Chester, Chester (CH1 6PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2025. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 89 m² the property is well over the postcode median (65 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. A recent sale: £215,000 in February 2026. Across 1996–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £247,000 is 14.9% above the 2026 sale price.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff road
OutbuildingsYes

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.

5 Clifton Villas ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jul 2025

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Clifton Villas, Strawberry Way East, Backford, Chester, CH1 6PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Clifton Villas has no planning applications on record.

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.

5 Clifton Villas has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£215,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

4 February 2026Most recent
£215,000
+59.3%over 19 years
13 July 2006
£135,000
+164.7%over 10 years
16 May 1996
£50,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 6PQ: £173,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in CH1 6PQ

On the street

Versus other Clifton Villas homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Clifton Villas lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,416

Street avg £2,473

On par

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

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Crime

431/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Strawberry Roundabout — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Whitby High School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 6PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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