What type of property is 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ?

1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ last change hands?

1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ last sold for £241,235 in October 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ?

1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (1,485 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 3HJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ?

1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ located?

1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ sits in Hoole, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ?

Police records around 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ 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 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ is St Martin's Academy Chester (258m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Beech Grove, CH2 3HJ is Canadian Ave, 218m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Beech Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

138 m²

1485 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Beech Grove

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

1 Beech Grove is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Hoole, Chester, Chester (CH2 3HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £406,000 sits 68.3% above the 2012 sale of £241,235. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£162/sq ft) was about 30.8% below the postcode norm. Last sold in October 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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

Bedrooms4

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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(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jun 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Beech Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Beech Grove 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.

1 Beech Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£406,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£241,235

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 October 2012Most recent
£241,235

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 3HJ: £370,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in CH2 3HJ

On the street

Versus other Beech Grove homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Beech Grove lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,748

Street avg £3,064

Strongly below

Floor Area

138 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 6.8 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

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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Canadian Ave — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Martin's Academy Chester. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH2 3HJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 3HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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