Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
25 Laurel Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HU
2 planning records
Estimated value
£461,000
- Since the 2015 sale (£180,500)+155%
- Against CH2 3HU's recent median (£305,000)+51%
Newest record on this page: December 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
146 m²
1572 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£461,000
- Against its 2015 sale (£180,500)+155%
- Against CH2 3HU's recent median (£305,000)+51%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 25 Laurel Grove is modelled from its 146 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CH2 3HU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
146 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2020
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2015
Recent sales in CH2 3HU
5 sales, median £305,000 (2024–2017)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: December 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
25 Laurel Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
13 January 2015Most recent
£180,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 3HU: £305,000 (2024–2017).
Nearby sales in CH2 3HU
11 Laurel Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HU
Sold Dec 2024
£381,0005 Laurel Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HU
Sold Sept 2021
£400,00014 Laurel Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HU
Sold Mar 2021
£295,00023 Laurel Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HU
Sold May 2016
£268,7621 Laurel Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HU
Sold May 2016
£380,000
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 25 Laurel Grove
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
25 Laurel Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hoole, Chester, Chester (CH2 3HU). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
At 146 m² the property is well over the postcode median (93 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £461,000 sits 155.4% above the 2015 sale of £180,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£115/sq ft) was about 49.7% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 12 years since the last transfer (January 2015).
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms4
- Open-plan layoutYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
25 Laurel Grove ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 May 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2020from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromG1toC72
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler
Upgraded to gas central heating
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
30%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 25 Laurel Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at 25 Laurel Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HU
2decisions1extensions22documents3nearby
- Mar 2017Loft ConversionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Redevelopment of single storey rear extension, construction of dormer, and loft conversion
Extension- Documents
- 13 docs on file
- Reference
- 16/04940/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- AmendmentJan 2019Decision
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- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
- The 22 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Versus other Laurel Grove homes
Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 25 Laurel Grove stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,236
Street avg £2,686
Floor Area
146 m²
Street avg 101 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
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.
Crime
215/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Canadian Ave — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Hoole Church of England Primary School. 22 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Hoole Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary223m
- St Martin's Academy ChesterPrimary348m
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary555m
- Cherry Grove Primary SchoolPrimary916m
Nearest stops
- Canadian AveBus stop133m
- Canadian AvenueBus stop164m
- Park Drive SouthBus stop367m
- Dene HotelBus stop389m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,466 reports49%
- Public Order337 reports11%
- Anti-social Behaviour229 reports8%
- Shoplifting224 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH2 3HU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 25 Laurel Grove is modelled from its 146 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CH2 3HU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 25 Laurel Grove. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 25 Laurel Grove was lodged in May 2020 at band C and is valid until May 2030. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 25 Laurel Grove. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 22 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CH2 3HU, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 25 Laurel Grove is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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