What type of property is 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD?

38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD last change hands?

38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD last sold for £140,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £45,500 in December 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD?

Across 4 sales between December 1998 and May 2023, 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD rose from £45,500 to £140,000, a change of £94,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD?

38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH2 4RD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD?

38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD located?

38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD sits in Elton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

Is 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD in a safe area?

Police records around 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD 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 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD?

The closest primary school to 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD is Elton Primary School (470m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD?

The closest bus stop to 38 Dove Close, CH2 4RD is Holm Drive, 228m away. The nearest rail option is Ince & Elton Rail Station, 403m away.

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38 Dove Close, Elton, Chester, CH2 4RD

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Dove Close

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

38 Dove Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Elton, Chester, Chester (CH2 4RD). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Last sale on file: £140,000 in May 2023. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 is 13.6% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 104.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 52 m² it's 22.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (67 m² median across 29 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from May 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Dove Close, Elton, Chester, CH2 4RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Dove Close 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.

38 Dove Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£140,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

29 May 2023Most recent
£140,000
+47.4%over 12 years
10 December 2010
£95,000
-16.7%over 5 years
8 September 2005
£114,000
+150.5%over 6 years
18 December 1998
£45,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 4RD: £170,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CH2 4RD

On the street

Versus other Dove Close homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 38 Dove Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,692

Street avg £1,844

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£170k

1 Brackendale, Elton

CH2 4PQ

2 bed

£140k

1 Chapel Mews, Marsh Lane, Elton

CH2 4RF

2 bed1 bath

£250k

1 Alyn Road, Mickle Trafford

CH2 4DY

3 bed

£252k

1 Alvanley View, Elton

CH2 4QD

3 bed1 bath

£288k

1 Carlton Close, Mickle Trafford

CH2 4TE

3 bed

£252k

1 Anvil Close, Elton

CH2 4LA

4 bed2 bath

£156k

1 Bunbury Close, Stoak

CH2 4HL

£292k

1 Acacia Close, Elton

CH2 4RL

4 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Chester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Holm Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 4RD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 4RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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