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

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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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

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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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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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£451,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£445,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 9 years.

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

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

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Area

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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.

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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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