What type of property is 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU?

10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU?

10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU last sold for £144,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £54,250 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU changed over time?

Across 5 sales between December 1996 and November 2018, 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU rose from £54,250 to £144,000, a change of £89,750. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU?

10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU?

10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU 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 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU located?

10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU sits in Elton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU?

Police records around 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU 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 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU?

The closest primary school to 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU is Elton Primary School (545m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU?

The closest bus stop to 10 Birchwood Close, CH2 4RU is Holm Drive, 126m away. The nearest rail option is Ince & Elton Rail Station, 505m away.

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10 Birchwood Close, Elton, Chester, CH2 4RU

5 sales on record

Estimated value

£198,000

Since the 2018 sale (£144,000)+38%
Against CH2 4RU's recent median (£104,000)+90%

Newest record on this page: October 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£198,000

Against its 2018 sale (£144,000)+38%
Against CH2 4RU's recent median (£104,000)+90%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 10 Birchwood Close is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH2 4RU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
67 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2018
Sales of this home
5 sales recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in CH2 4RU
5 sales, median £104,000 (2025–2017)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

10 Birchwood Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Sales timeline

9 November 2018Most recent
£144,000
+2.9%over 11 years
20 June 2007
£140,000
+7.7%over 3 years
7 April 2004
£129,950
+130.0%over 4 years
27 May 1999
£56,500
+4.1%over 2 years
19 December 1996
£54,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 4RU: £104,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in CH2 4RU

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About 10 Birchwood Close

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

10 Birchwood Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elton, Chester, Chester (CH2 4RU). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Sold November 2018 for £144,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £198,000 is 37.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 39.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 November 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE42toD64

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Birchwood Close, Elton, Chester, CH2 4RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Birchwood 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.

On the street

Versus other Birchwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

10 Birchwood Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,149

Street avg £1,824

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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.

Full Chester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

215/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Holm Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Elton Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Elton Primary SchoolPrimary545m
Horn's Mill Primary SchoolPrimary2.6km

Nearest stops

Holm DriveBus stop126m
Elton ShopsBus stop293m
Parklands DriveBus stop355m
Wheelwrights ArmsBus stop475m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,466 reports49%
Public Order337 reports11%
Anti-social Behaviour229 reports8%
Shoplifting224 reports7%

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 4RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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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.

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Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 10 Birchwood Close is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH2 4RU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 5 sales are recorded for 10 Birchwood Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 10 Birchwood Close was lodged in November 2018 at band D and is valid until November 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 10 Birchwood Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 2 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CH2 4RU, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 10 Birchwood Close is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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