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1 The Nook, Newton, Chester, CH2 2EJ

3 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
148 m²
1593 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 The Nook

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

1 The Nook is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Newton, Chester, Chester (CH2 2EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and outbuildings.

At 148 m² the property is well over the postcode median (98 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £458,000 is 15.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£248/sq ft) was about 30.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £395,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 The Nook

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromD64toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

Because the property has been extended more than once and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Nook, Newton, Chester, CH2 2EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a porch application was refused at 1 The Nook in 2023.

4 applications on record at 1 The Nook, Newton, Chester, CH2 2EJ

4decisions4extensions18documents7nearby
  1. Jul 2003
    Extension
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side of property

    Demolish garage and erect two/single storey side extension

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    03/00917/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 18 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.

Latest sale on 1 The Nook was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£458,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 25 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£395,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 November 2020Most recent

    £395,000

    +79.5%over 8 years
  2. 5 July 2012

    £220,000

    +266.7%over 16 years
  3. 29 March 1996

    £60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 2EJ: £340,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other The Nook homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 The Nook outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,669

Street avg £2,558

Above

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 The Nook

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaA planning decision worth checking

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Park Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Newton Primary School. 22 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 2EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH2 2EJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 2EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

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 1 The Nook, Newton, Chester, CH2 2EJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.