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 £156,000 sits 69.6% above the 2002 sale of £92,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£158/sq ft) was about 17.3% 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
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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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
£156,000
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: £300,000 (2025–2025).
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
2/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







