What kind of home is 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ?

26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ last change hands?

26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ last sold for £545,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £360,000 in April 2005, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2005 and April 2019, 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ rose from £360,000 to £545,000, a change of £185,000. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ?

The current EPC rating for 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ?

26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (1,819 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ use?

The latest EPC at 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ?

26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ has 3 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ?

26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ in?

26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ sits in Upton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

Is 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Burglary makes up roughly 25% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ?

The closest primary school to 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ is Upton Heath CofE Primary School (303m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (1.3km).

How well connected is 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ?

The closest bus stop to 26 Church Lane, CH2 1DJ is Demage Lane, 226m away. The nearest rail option is Bache Rail Station, 778m away.

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26 Church Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1DJ

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

169 m²

1819 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 26 Church Lane

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

26 Church Lane is a five-bedroom detached house in Upton, Chester, Chester (CH2 1DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2017) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Across 2005–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £746,000 is 36.9% above the 2019 sale price. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £545,000 in April 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble, Integral

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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.

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Church Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 26 Church Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1DJ

2decisions1extensions15documents

Flagged:Retrospective

Jul 2005
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
First floor extension to side and ground floor extension to rear
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
05/00749/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
RenovationNov 2006Decision
RenovationMay 2006Decision

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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.

26 Church Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£746,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£545,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

11 April 2019Most recent
£545,000
+51.4%over 14 years
3 April 2005
£360,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 1DJ: £560,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CH2 1DJ

On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 26 Church Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,225

Street avg £3,109

On par

Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 185 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 7.4 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Demage Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Upton Heath CofE Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH2 1DJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 1DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

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