When did Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF last change hands?

Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF last sold for £1,300,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £510,000 in June 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2004 and January 2023, Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF rose from £510,000 to £1,300,000, a change of £790,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF have?

Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in January 2008 under ref. 07/02407/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF?

Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF 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 Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF in?

Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF sits in Chorlton-by-backford, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF?

Police records around Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF 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 Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF?

The closest primary school to Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF is St Oswald's CofE Primary School (2.0km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Whitby High School (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF?

The closest bus stop to Medcote, Rake Lane, CH2 4DF is Church Lane, 665m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Medcote, Rake Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4DF

3 sales on record4 planning records

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About Medcote

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Medcote is a property in Chorlton-By-Backford, Chester, Chester (CH2 4DF). It has council tax band G.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Sold January 2023 for £1,300,000.

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Planning

Planning history

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

Medcote has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

4 applications on record at Medcote, Rake Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4DF

3decisions2extensions29documents

Feb 2005
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Two storey rear extension and new single storey garage
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
04/02336/FUL
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OutbuildingNov 2020Decision
RenovationApr 2008Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Last sold (2023)

£1,300,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

5 January 2023Most recent
£1,300,000
+30.0%over 15 years
23 November 2007
£1,000,000
+96.1%over 3 years
7 June 2004
£510,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in CH2 4DF: £185,000 (1997–1997).

Nearby sales in CH2 4DF

The Lodge, Rake Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4DF
Sold Apr 1997
£185,000

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Area

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.0 km

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

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51.2dB

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