What type of property is Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ?

Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ?

Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 4NQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ located?

Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ sits in Elton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

Is Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ 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 Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ is Elton Primary School (254m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ?

The closest rail stop to Flat 1, Orchard Park, CH2 4NQ is Ince & Elton Rail Station, 133m away. The nearest bus option is Orchard Park Lane, 216m away.

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Flat 1, Orchard Park, Elton, Chester, CH2 4NQ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is an end-of-terrace house in Elton, Chester, Chester (CH2 4NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Oct 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2015

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromF38toD56

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

90%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, Orchard Park, Elton, Chester, CH2 4NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Orchard Park homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 1 outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 57 (D)

Below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ince & Elton Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Elton Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 4NQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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