What kind of home is 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD?

3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD is a mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD last change hands?

3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD last sold for £752,250 in October 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD?

3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD has a recorded floor area of 230 m² (2,476 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 4DD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD use?

The latest EPC at 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD had any planning applications?

3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2010. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD?

3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD in?

3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD sits in Chorlton-by-backford, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

Is 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD 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.

What schools are near 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD?

The closest primary school to 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD is Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School (1.9km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Whitby High School (1.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD?

The closest bus stop to 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, CH2 4DD is Gordon Lane, 693m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4DD

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

230 m²

2476 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Mount Barns

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

3 Mount Barns is a mid-terrace house in Chorlton-By-Backford, Chester, Chester (CH2 4DD). It has a recorded floor area of 230 m² (around 2476 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2012) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from May 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £620,000 is 17.6% below the 2021 sale of £752,250, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£304/sq ft) was about 81.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £752,250 in October 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

3 Mount Barns's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 May 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 3 Mount Barns, Poplar Hall Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4DD

1decisions7documents

Mar 2010
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Replace existing courtyard parking
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
10/10211/FUL
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ConditionsJun 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.

Latest sale on 3 Mount Barns was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£620,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£752,250

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 October 2021Most recent
£752,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 4DD: £580,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in CH2 4DD

On the street

Versus other Poplar Hall Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Mount Barns stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,271

Street avg £1,797

Strongly above

Floor Area

230 m²

Street avg 272 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 14.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Gordon Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

The Whitby High School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 4DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.8dB

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