What type of property is 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ?

40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ sell for?

40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ last sold for £170,000 in October 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £79,000 in September 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 2001 and October 2022, 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ rose from £79,000 to £170,000, a change of £91,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ?

The current EPC rating for 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ?

40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ?

40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ located?

40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ sits in Mickle Trafford, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ?

Police records around 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ 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.

Which schools serve 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ?

The closest primary school to 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ is Mickle Trafford Village School (213m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (2.7km).

What transport links are near 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ?

The closest bus stop to 40 Wells Close, CH2 4DZ is Methodist Church, 184m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Wells Close, Mickle Trafford, Chester, CH2 4DZ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 40 Wells Close

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

40 Wells Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Mickle Trafford, Chester, Chester (CH2 4DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 96), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 is 33.5% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£239/sq ft) was about 21.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2022 at £170,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Apr 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Wells Close, Mickle Trafford, Chester, CH2 4DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Wells Close 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.

40 Wells Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£170,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

19 October 2022Most recent
£170,000
+9.7%over 9 years
6 June 2013
£155,000
+96.2%over 11 years
20 September 2001
£79,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 4DZ: £250,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in CH2 4DZ

On the street

Versus other Wells Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 Wells Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,576

Street avg £2,681

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chester district page.

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Crime

215/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Methodist Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Mickle Trafford Village School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 4DZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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