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Rock Bank, Chorlton Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4BN

EPC B1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 89
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Rock Bank

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

Rock Bank is a detached house in Chorlton-By-Backford, Chester, Chester (CH2 4BN). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (November 2022) returns a high B (score 89), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in November 2022 the rating was F, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 96). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since April 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £426,000 sits 60.8% above the 2000 sale of £265,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Rock Bank's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
B89
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Nov 2022
EPC improved fromF37toB89
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC BNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Rock Bank, Chorlton Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Rock Bank has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at Rock Bank, Chorlton Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4BN

1decisions1extensions6documents
  1. May 2021
    Extension
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension with dual pitch roof

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    21/01617/HHE
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full
  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.
Current estimate

£426,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2000)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 April 2000Most recent

    £265,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in CH2 4BN: £200,000 (2017–2017).

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The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Crossroads — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Acresfield Academy. 6 schools nearby.

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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 4BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH2 4BN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 4BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Rock Bank, Chorlton Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4BN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.