What type of property is 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD?

6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD last change hands?

6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD last sold for £247,000 in December 2020, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £83,950 in April 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between April 1998 and December 2020, 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD rose from £83,950 to £247,000, a change of £163,050. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD?

6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 19 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 2RD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD?

6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD is in council tax band D.

Where is 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD located?

6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD sits in Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD?

Police records around 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD 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 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD?

The closest primary school to 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (532m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (1.9km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD?

The closest bus stop to 6 Benton Drive, CH2 2RD is Waterloo Road, 93m away. The nearest rail option is Bache Rail Station, 605m away.

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6 Benton Drive, Chester, CH2 2RD

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Benton Drive

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

6 Benton Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chester (CH2 2RD). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £247,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £296,000 is 19.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£396/sq ft) was about 116.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 58 m² it's 26.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 41 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Oct 2011

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Benton Drive, Chester, CH2 2RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

6 Benton Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£296,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£247,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2020Most recent
£247,000
+13.8%over 4 years
26 September 2016
£217,000
17 May 2012
£217,000
+14.2%over 5 years
23 August 2006
£190,000
+126.3%over 8 years
23 April 1998
£83,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 2RD: £300,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in CH2 2RD

On the street

Versus other Benton Drive homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 6 Benton Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,259

Street avg £2,671

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

Waterloo Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 2RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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