11 Benton Drive, Chester, CH2 2RD
About 11 Benton Drive
11 Benton Drive is a two-bedroom detached house in Chester (CH2 2RD). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on electricity. At 54 m² this is the 7th smallest of 42 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–120 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 42 units on file.
It hasn't traded since July 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £150,000 sits 63% above the 2002 sale of £92,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£158/sq ft) was about 18.6% below the postcode norm. At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (79 m² across 41 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
For a compact home of this size, this rating sits in the top tier locally.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 June 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
11 Benton Drive 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.
Sales history & valuation
£150,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.4% per year over 4 years.
£92,000
Growth on file: 11.4% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
11 July 2002Most recent
£92,000
+53.3%over 3 years30 July 1998
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 2RD: £301,000 (2026–2025).
Versus other Benton Drive homes
CO₂ Emissions for 11 Benton Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,704
Street avg £2,382
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
215/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Waterloo Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School. 25 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.7dB







