What type of property is 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE?

32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE?

32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE last sold for £217,500 in March 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,500 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and March 2013, 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE rose from £46,500 to £217,500, a change of £171,000. That works out to roughly +9.6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE have?

The current EPC rating for 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE?

32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE?

32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE has council approval for an extension granted in October 2021 under ref. 21/03776/HHE. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE?

32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE located?

32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE sits in Backford, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE?

Police records around 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE 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.

Which schools serve 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE?

The closest primary school to 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE is St Oswald's CofE Primary School (1.5km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Whitby High School (2.8km).

What transport links are near 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE?

The closest bus stop to 32 Church Lane, CH2 4BE is Church Lane, 221m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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32 Church Lane, Backford, Chester, CH2 4BE

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 32 Church Lane

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

32 Church Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Backford, Chester, Chester (CH2 4BE). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension, a conservatory and solar panel installation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £281,000 is 29.2% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 25.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in March 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Period featuresYes
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Nov 2010

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Oct 2015from May 2013

EPC improved fromD58toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Church Lane, Backford, Chester, CH2 4BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Church Lane has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 32 Church Lane, Backford, Chester, CH2 4BE

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Oct 2021
Conservatory
Outcome in report
Gable fronted conservatory with solar roof glazing
ExtensionSolar Panels
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
21/03776/HHE
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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.

32 Church Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£217,500

Growth on file: 9.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

15 March 2013Most recent
£217,500
+367.7%over 16 years
20 May 1996
£46,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 4BE: £194,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in CH2 4BE

On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 32 Church Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £2,265

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

215/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

St Oswald's CofE Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH2 4BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 4BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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