When did The Laurels, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB last change hands?

The Laurels, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB last sold for £485,000 in February 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is The Laurels, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB?

The Laurels, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is The Laurels, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB located?

The Laurels, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB sits in Chorlton-by-backford, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

Is The Laurels, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB in a safe area?

Police records around The Laurels, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Burglary makes up roughly 25% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve The Laurels, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB?

The closest primary school to The Laurels, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB is The Oaks Community Primary School (2.3km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Whitby High School (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to The Laurels, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB?

The closest bus stop to The Laurels, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB is Gordon Lane, 1.1km away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Laurels, Rake Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4DB

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About The Laurels

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

The Laurels is a property in Chorlton-By-Backford, Chester, Chester (CH2 4DB). It has council tax band F.

Held since February 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Laurels, Rake Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Laurels has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on The Laurels was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2004)

£485,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 February 2004Most recent
£485,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 4DB: £240,000 (2023–2008).

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Gordon Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

The Oaks Community Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 4DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

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