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73 Dicksons Drive, Newton, Chester, CH2 2BT

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 73 Dicksons Drive

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

73 Dicksons Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Newton, Chester, Chester (CH2 2BT). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £304,000 sits 73.7% above the 2014 sale of £175,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 19.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2020. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 99 m² it's 22.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 15 EPCs). On the market in July 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDetached

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Central heatingYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromE44toD67
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
9%96%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 73 Dicksons Drive, Newton, Chester, CH2 2BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

73 Dicksons Drive has an approved single-storey side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 73 Dicksons Drive, Newton, Chester, CH2 2BT

1decisions1extensions11documents7nearby
  1. Jun 2020
    Extension
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Single storey extension to rear/side.

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    20/01147/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

73 Dicksons Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£175,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 July 2014Most recent

    £175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 2BT: £245,000 (2026–2022).

On the street

Versus other Dicksons Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 73 Dicksons Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,768

Street avg £2,563

Strongly below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 73 Dicksons Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

215/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Bears Paw — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Mill View Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH2 2BT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 2BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 73 Dicksons Drive, Newton, Chester, CH2 2BT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.