What kind of home is 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP?

1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP last change hands?

1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP last sold for £185,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP?

The current EPC rating for 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP?

1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP use?

The latest EPC at 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP?

1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP in?

1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP sits in Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP?

Police records around 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP 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 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP?

The closest primary school to 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP is Oldfield Primary School (927m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Pipers Lane, CH2 3LP is Crossley Crescent, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Pipers Lane, Chester, CH2 3LP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Pipers Lane

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

1 Pipers Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chester (CH2 3LP). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £347,000 sits 87.6% above the 2012 sale of £185,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 14 years since the last transfer (November 2012).

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

1 Pipers Lane's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Aug 2009

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Pipers Lane, Chester, CH2 3LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Pipers 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.

1 Pipers Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£347,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 November 2012Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 3LP: £341,200 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CH2 3LP

On the street

Versus other Pipers Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Pipers Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,814

Street avg £2,541

Strongly below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 105 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 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

215/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Crossley Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Oldfield Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 3LP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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