25 Laurel Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HU
About 25 Laurel Grove
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 £432,000 sits 139.3% 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. 11 years since the last transfer (January 2015).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms4
- Open-plan layoutYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
25 Laurel Grove ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
2 applications on record at 25 Laurel Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HU
- 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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Sales history & valuation
25 Laurel Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£432,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£180,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
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
Versus other Laurel Grove homes
On epc rating, 25 Laurel Grove stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,236
Street avg £2,698
Floor Area
146 m²
Street avg 100 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 5.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.5dB







