When did 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE last change hands?

18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE last sold for £135,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in February 2016, so prices have been flat over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2016 and November 2018, 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE rose from £130,000 to £135,000, a change of £5,000. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE?

18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 56 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE?

18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE is in council tax band C.

Where is 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE located?

18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE sits in Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE?

Police records around 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE 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.

Which schools serve 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE?

The closest primary school to 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (437m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE?

The closest bus stop to 18 Abbots Wood, CH2 2FE is Northgate Avenue, 178m away. The nearest bus option is Chester Bus Interchange, 413m away.

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18 Abbots Wood, Chester, CH2 2FE

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Abbots Wood

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

18 Abbots Wood is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chester (CH2 2FE). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band C. At 56 m² this is the 25th smallest of 74 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–85 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The home occupies a corner plot. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2016–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £135,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

18 Abbots Wood's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Abbots Wood, Chester, CH2 2FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Abbots Wood 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.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£135,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

14 November 2018Most recent
£135,000
+3.8%over 2 years
15 February 2016
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 2FE: £160,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CH2 2FE

On the street

Versus other Abbots Wood homes

Four headline reads against 73 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Abbots Wood outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,411

Street avg £2,142

On par

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 km

Northgate Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 2FE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

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