What kind of home is 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU last change hands?

12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU last sold for £153,000 in January 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £54,500 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1997 and January 2017, 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU rose from £54,500 to £153,000, a change of £98,500. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

The current EPC rating for 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 2DU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU use?

The latest EPC at 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU in?

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

How safe is the area around 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

Police records around 12 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 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

The closest primary school to 12 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.

What is the nearest station to 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU?

The closest bus stop to 12 Eardswick Close, CH2 2DU is Newry Park, 97m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 622m away.

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12 Eardswick Close, Chester, CH2 2DU

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Eardswick Close

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

12 Eardswick Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH2 2DU). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

At 68 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 9 years since the last transfer (January 2017). Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 is 38.6% above the 2017 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
ParkingOff street

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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)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromC69toD66

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Eardswick Close, Chester, CH2 2DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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 1997.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£153,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2017Most recent
£153,000
+20.5%over 3 years
20 March 2013
£127,000
+133.0%over 15 years
19 December 1997
£54,500

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.

Floor Area for 12 Eardswick Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,250

Street avg £2,671

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

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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

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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