What kind of home is 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL?

38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL is a detached house.

What did 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL sell for?

38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL last sold for £228,000 in July 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL?

The current EPC rating for 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL?

38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL use?

The latest EPC at 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL had any planning applications?

38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in January 2026 under ref. 25/03026/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL?

38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL in?

38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL sits in Newton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL?

Police records around 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL show an average of 215 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL?

The closest primary school to 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL is Newton Primary School (315m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL?

The closest bus stop to 38 Well Lane, CH2 2HL is Newton Corner, 147m away. The nearest rail option is Bache Rail Station, 655m away.

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38 Well Lane, Newton, Chester, CH2 2HL

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 38 Well Lane

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

38 Well Lane is a detached house in Newton, Chester, Chester (CH2 2HL). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £399,000 sits 75% above the 2025 sale of £228,000. Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £228,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2026. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 November 2033

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Well Lane, Newton, Chester, CH2 2HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 38 Well Lane, Newton, Chester, CH2 2HL

1decisions1extensions11documents7nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jan 2026
PorchOther
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Demolition of existing garage and front porch. Construction of two storey side extension and front porch and alterations to external finishes.
ExtensionDemolition
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
25/03026/FUL
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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.

38 Well Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£399,000

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Last sold (2025)

£228,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 July 2025Most recent
£228,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 2HL: £327,500 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in CH2 2HL

On the street

Versus other Well Lane homes

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

On years held, 38 Well Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,533

Street avg £2,864

On par

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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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.

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Crime

215/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Newton Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Newton Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 2HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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