What kind of home is 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG last sold for £125,000 in October 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,500 in October 1997, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1997 and October 2008, 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG rose from £46,500 to £125,000, a change of £78,500. That works out to roughly +9.4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

The current EPC rating for 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG use?

The latest EPC at 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG in?

131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG sits in Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

Is 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG in a safe area?

Police records around 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG 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 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

The closest primary school to 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG is Hoole Church of England Primary School (109m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (1.6km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG?

The closest bus stop to 131 Hoole Lane, CH2 3EG is Canadian Avenue, 32m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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131 Hoole Lane, Chester, CH2 3EG

Solar panels

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 131 Hoole Lane

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

131 Hoole Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH2 3EG). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Held since October 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1997–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 sits 51.2% above the 2008 sale of £125,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Building

TenureFreehold
Solar panelsYes

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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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromE53toC71

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 131 Hoole Lane, Chester, CH2 3EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

131 Hoole Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£125,000

Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

19 October 2008Most recent
£125,000
+168.8%over 10 years
31 October 1997
£46,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 3EG: £185,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in CH2 3EG

On the street

Versus other Hoole Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 131 Hoole Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,083

Street avg £2,843

Strongly below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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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1 Alder Grove, Hoole

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1 Clare Avenue, Hoole

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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

0.0 km

Canadian Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hoole 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 3EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 3EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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