What kind of home is 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot.

What did 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU sell for?

1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU last sold for £110,000 in September 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £47,250 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

Across 3 sales between May 1998 and September 2006, 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU rose from £47,250 to £110,000, a change of £62,750. That works out to roughly +10.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 2DU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU use?

The latest EPC at 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU 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 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU in?

1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU sits in Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

Police records around 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU 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 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

The closest primary school to 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (616m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU is Newry Park, 97m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 622m away.

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1 Eardswick Close, Chester, CH2 2DU

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 1 Eardswick Close

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

1 Eardswick Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chester (CH2 2DU). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). The home occupies a corner plot.

It hasn't traded since September 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 is 46.4% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 28.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 38 m² it's 29.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (54 m² median across 12 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
Corner plotYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

1 Eardswick Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2023from Aug 2022

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Eardswick Close, Chester, CH2 2DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Eardswick Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£110,000

Growth on file: 10.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

14 September 2006Most recent
£110,000
+107.7%over 6 years
13 April 2000
£52,950
+12.1%over 1 year
28 May 1998
£47,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 2DU: £157,500 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in CH2 2DU

On the street

Versus other Eardswick Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Eardswick Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,895

Street avg £2,591

Strongly above

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Newry Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH2 2DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 2DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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