What type of property is 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU?

4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU last change hands?

4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU last sold for £208,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU?

4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 3HU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU had any planning applications?

4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU?

4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU located?

4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU sits in Hoole, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU?

Police records around 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU 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 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU?

The closest primary school to 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU is Hoole Church of England Primary School (223m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (1.7km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU?

The closest bus stop to 4 Laurel Grove, CH2 3HU is Canadian Ave, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Laurel Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HU

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Laurel Grove

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

4 Laurel Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hoole, Chester, Chester (CH2 3HU). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2013) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £323,000 sits 55.3% above the 2013 sale of £208,000. 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. On the market in November 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Laurel Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 4 Laurel Grove, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HU

2decisions2extensions8documents3nearby

May 2015
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Rear extension (single storey)
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
15/01745/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
Loft ConversionMar 2019Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Laurel Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£323,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£208,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 November 2013Most recent
£208,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 3HU: £305,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in CH2 3HU

On the street

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 co₂ emissions, 4 Laurel Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,419

Street avg £2,591

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

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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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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 3HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

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Common questions

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