What type of property is 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW last sold for £259,950 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in September 2013, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2013 and October 2015, 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW rose from £125,000 to £259,950, a change of £134,950. That works out to roughly +42% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

The current EPC rating for 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW have?

2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW located?

2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW sits in Upton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

Police records around 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW 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.

Which schools serve 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

The closest primary school to 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW is Acresfield Academy (251m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (1.1km).

What transport links are near 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW is Acres Lane, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Alwyn Gardens, Upton, Chester, CH2 1LW

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Alwyn Gardens

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

2 Alwyn Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Upton, Chester, Chester (CH2 1LW). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2015) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2019. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 42% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £367,000 is 41.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£254/sq ft) was about 25.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Apr 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2015

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD64

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%35%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Alwyn Gardens, Upton, Chester, CH2 1LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Alwyn Gardens, Upton, Chester, CH2 1LW

1decisions1extensions6documents

Aug 2019
Loft Conversion
Outcome in report
Loft conversion and side dormer
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
19/01326/FUL
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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.

2 Alwyn Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2013.

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 42.0% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£259,950

Growth on file: 42.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2015Most recent
£259,950
+108.0%over 2 years
11 September 2013
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 1LW: £276,250 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in CH2 1LW

On the street

Versus other Alwyn Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 2 Alwyn Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,736

Street avg £2,528

On par

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Acres Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Acresfield Academy. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH2 1LW 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 1LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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