What kind of home is 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ?

1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ?

1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ last sold for £445,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £285,000 in November 2013, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2013 and April 2023, 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ rose from £285,000 to £445,000, a change of £160,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ?

1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 4BQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ use?

The latest EPC at 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ have?

1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ has 2 approved extension applications on file including side extension and two-storey extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ?

1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ in?

1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ sits in Backford, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ?

Police records around 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ 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 The Nook, CH2 4BQ?

The closest primary school to 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ is St Oswald's CofE Primary School (1.7km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Whitby High School (2.6km).

What transport links are near 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Nook, CH2 4BQ is Church Lane, 359m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 The Nook, Backford, Chester, CH2 4BQ

5 planning records

Estimated value

£451,000

Since the 2023 sale (£445,000)+1%
Against CH2 4BQ's recent median (£225,000)+100%

Newest record on this page: April 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£451,000

Against its 2023 sale (£445,000)+1%
Against CH2 4BQ's recent median (£225,000)+100%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 The Nook is modelled from its 86 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH2 4BQ. 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
86 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2023
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in CH2 4BQ
1 sale, median £225,000 (2022–2022)

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Planning	1 of 5 applications	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sales timeline

10 April 2023Most recent
£445,000
+56.1%over 9 years
1 November 2013
£285,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in CH2 4BQ: £225,000 (2022–2022).

Nearby sales in CH2 4BQ

3 The Nook, Backford, Chester, CH2 4BQ
Sold Feb 2022
£225,000

Risks

What this page doesn't show

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Overview

About 1 The Nook

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

1 The Nook is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Backford, Chester, Chester (CH2 4BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 86 m² it's 26.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 3 EPCs). Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £445,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
GarageDouble, Detached
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromC69toD68

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Nook, Backford, Chester, CH2 4BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

5 applications on record at 1 The Nook, Backford, Chester, CH2 4BQ

3decisions3extensions38documents

Flagged:Demolition

Jul 2009
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey
Two storey extension
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
09/10970/FUL
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DemolitionJan 2021Decision
ConditionsAug 2010Decision

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On the street

Versus other The Nook homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 The Nook runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 55 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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

0.4 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

St Oswald's CofE Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

St Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary1.7km
The Whitby High SchoolSecondary2.6km
Acresfield AcademyPrimary2.6km
Upton Heath CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.6km

Nearest stops

Church LaneBus stop359m
Station RoadBus stop532m
Rake LaneBus stop644m
Gordon LaneBus stop693m

Most reported crime locally

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 4BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 1 The Nook is modelled from its 86 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH2 4BQ. 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 1 The Nook. 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 1 The Nook was lodged in January 2023 at band D and is valid until January 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 5 applications are matched to 1 The Nook. 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 7 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CH2 4BQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 1 The Nook is in council tax band D. 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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