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32 Church Lane, Backford, Chester, CH2 4BE

1 planning record

Estimated value

£281,000

  • Since the 2013 sale (£217,500)+29%
  • Against CH2 4BE's recent median (£194,000)+45%

Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£281,000

  • Against its 2013 sale (£217,500)+29%
  • Against CH2 4BE's recent median (£194,000)+45%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 32 Church Lane is modelled from its 87 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH2 4BE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    87 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2026

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2013

  • Recent sales in CH2 4BE

    5 sales, median £194,000 (2022–2018)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: May 2022Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 15 March 2013Most recent

    £217,500

    +367.7%over 16 years

  2. 20 May 1996

    £46,500

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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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

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
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

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

1decisions1extensions9documents
  1. Oct 2021
    Conservatory
    Outcome in report

    Gable fronted conservatory with solar roof glazing

    ExtensionSolar Panels
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    21/03776/HHE
    Full record in report

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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
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

0.2 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

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

Nearest schools

  • St Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary1.5km
  • Upton Heath CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.4km
  • Acresfield AcademyPrimary2.5km
  • The Whitby High SchoolSecondary2.8km

Nearest stops

  • Church LaneBus stop221m
  • Station RoadBus stop299m
  • Rake LaneBus stop416m
  • Liverpool RoadBus stop858m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,466 reports49%
  • Public Order337 reports11%
  • Anti-social Behaviour229 reports8%
  • Shoplifting224 reports7%

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for CH2 4BE

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 32 Church Lane is modelled from its 87 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH2 4BE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 32 Church Lane. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 32 Church Lane was lodged in May 2026 at band C and is valid until May 2036. 4 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 32 Church Lane. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 5 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CH2 4BE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
32 Church Lane is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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