What kind of home is 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ?

1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ?

1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ?

1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ in?

1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ sits in Upton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

Is 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ show an average of 215 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ is Acresfield Academy (202m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (1.1km).

What transport links are near 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Acres Lane, CH2 1LJ is Acresfield Primary School, 95m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Acres Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Acres Lane

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

1 Acres Lane is a semi-detached house in Upton, Chester, Chester (CH2 1LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromC77toD67

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

42%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Acres Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Acres Lane has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Acres Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 1LJ: £264,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in CH2 1LJ

On the street

Versus other Acres Lane homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Acres Lane outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

Above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 105 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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

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

215/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Acresfield Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Acresfield Academy. 9 schools nearby.

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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 CH2 1LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 1LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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