What kind of home is 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

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

When did 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW last change hands?

5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW last sold for £310,000 in December 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £194,000 in January 2016, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2016 and December 2020, 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW rose from £194,000 to £310,000, a change of £116,000. That works out to roughly +10.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW use?

The latest EPC at 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW was a refusal for single-storey rear extension (ref. 24/00064/LDC) in April 2024. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

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

Which area is 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW in?

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

Is 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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.

What schools are near 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Alwyn Gardens, CH2 1LW is Acres Lane, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Alwyn Gardens, Upton, Chester, CH2 1LW

Extendable2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Alwyn Gardens

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

5 Alwyn Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Upton, Chester, Chester (CH2 1LW). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was F, 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 Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 2016–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 is 17.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 52.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2020 for £310,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromF38toE41

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Alwyn Gardens, Upton, Chester, CH2 1LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 5 Alwyn Gardens was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 5 Alwyn Gardens, Upton, Chester, CH2 1LW

2decisions2extensions21documents

Mar 2024
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension and dormer
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
24/00223/FUL
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ExtensionApr 2024Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£310,000

Growth on file: 10.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

3 December 2020Most recent
£310,000
+59.8%over 4 years
28 January 2016
£194,000

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.

EPC Rating for 5 Alwyn Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £2,508

Strongly above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

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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

80 dB

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