What kind of home is 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY?

8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY last change hands?

8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY last sold for £340,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in May 2005, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY?

Across 2 sales between May 2005 and August 2024, 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY rose from £250,000 to £340,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY?

The current EPC rating for 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY?

8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 57% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 4QY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY use?

The latest EPC at 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY had any planning applications?

8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY?

8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY in?

8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY sits in Mickle Trafford, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

Is 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY 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 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY?

The closest primary school to 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY is Mickle Trafford Village School (412m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (2.9km).

What is the nearest station to 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Holly Close, CH2 4QY is Methodist Church, 310m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Holly Close, Mickle Trafford, Chester, CH2 4QY

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Holly Close

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

8 Holly Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Mickle Trafford, Chester, Chester (CH2 4QY). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 87 m² it sits well below the postcode median (201 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2024. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £379,000 is 11.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£363/sq ft) was about 44% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2024 for £340,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
LandYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Holly Close, Mickle Trafford, Chester, CH2 4QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Holly Close, Mickle Trafford, Chester, CH2 4QY

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May 2024
Renovation
Outcome in report
External alterations to existing garage to change door to a window, additional side window
New Windows
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
24/01196/FUL
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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.

Current estimate

£379,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£340,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

18 August 2024Most recent
£340,000
+36.0%over 19 years
24 May 2005
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 4QY: £270,000 (2020–2016).

Nearby sales in CH2 4QY

On the street

Versus other Holly Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Holly Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,908

Street avg £3,133

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 161 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.6 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

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Full Chester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Methodist Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 4QY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 4QY

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