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2 Gordon Lane, Backford, Chester, CH2 4DG
This 156 square metre property in Backford, Chester, Chester carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £430,000 in 2017.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
156 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
Garden
Rear
Double Garage
Off-street covered parking
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Cloakroom
Downstairs WC
Private Land
Significant plot of land included
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Feb 2026
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2016
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.6 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Feb 2016from Feb 2011
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat
Heating controls changed
Roof
GoodVery Good
Roof insulation improved
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£584,000
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Transaction history
£430,000Latest
Jul 2017Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
England+3.3%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Gordon Lane
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 4 other houses on this street
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
56 (D)/63 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 38% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
156 m²/184 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
7.6 t/year/6.0 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 25% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
9 rooms/7 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than all similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Backford, Chester
This property is located in Backford, a village and civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, about 3 miles north of Chester, providing a rural environment with easy access to the city.
Backford is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It lies between local settlements that form part of the broader Cheshire region. Chorlton‑by‑Backford, a former civil parish, is now within the parish of Backford, situated in the borough of Cheshire West and Chester and ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. The village is approximately 3 mi (4.8 km) to the north of Chester, placing it within a short distance of the city centre. This proximity allows residents to enjoy a rural lifestyle while still benefiting from the amenities and services available in Chester. The area is characterised by its village atmosphere and its inclusion in the administrative structures of Cheshire West and Chester, indicating a well‑defined local governance framework.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
55.2dB
Moderate
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
47.0dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
4 months of data for Chester
Total Crimes
11
Monthly Avg
3
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual3(27%)
Burglary3(27%)
Other Theft2(18%)
Other Crime1(9%)
Public Order1(9%)
Drugs1(9%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Cousens Way
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Laurel Grove
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Long Lane
Other Crime
Nov 2025On or near Alpraham Crescent
Burglary
Oct 2025On or near Anvil Close
Public Order
Oct 2025On or near Wervin Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
9 within 3kmP
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
1.8km
21 mins
P
Woodlands Primary School
2.5km
30 mins
P
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School
2.6km
32 mins
S
The Whitby High School
2.4km
29 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmGordon Lane
Bus Stop455m
5 mins
Gordon Lane
Bus Stop474m
6 mins
Church Lane
Bus Stop492m
6 mins
Liverpool Road
Bus Stop556m
7 mins
Station Road
Bus Stop746m
9 mins
Axes Farm
Bus Stop778m
9 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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39 points of interest nearby
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