What was the last sold price for Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH?

Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH last sold for £52,500 in March 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,500 in April 2001, so prices have been flat over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2001 and March 2004, Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH rose from £52,500 to £52,500, a change of £0. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH?

The current EPC rating for Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH?

Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH use?

The latest EPC at Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH?

Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH in?

Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH sits in Hoole, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH?

Police records around Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH 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.

What schools are near Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH?

The closest primary school to Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH is Newton Primary School (548m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chester International School (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH?

The closest bus stop to Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, CH2 3PH is Lightfoot Street, 249m away. The nearest rail option is Chester Rail Station, 354m away.

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Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3PH

Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Birch Tree Court

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

Birch Tree Court is a one-bedroom detached house in Hoole, Chester, Chester (CH2 3PH). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 39 m² this is the 5th smallest of 13 units on EPC record in Birch Tree Court, where floor areas span 34–53 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

It hasn't traded since March 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 sits 136.2% above the 2004 sale of £52,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£125/sq ft) was about 20.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

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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.

Birch Tree Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromB82toC76

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Birch Tree Court, Flat 6, West Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Birch Tree Court 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.

Birch Tree Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£52,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 March 2004Most recent
£52,500
24 April 2001
£52,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 3PH: £120,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CH2 3PH

On the street

Versus other West Street homes

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

Birch Tree Court outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,346

Street avg £2,139

Below

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 41 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Lightfoot Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Newton Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 3PH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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