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1 Braemar Close, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5HT

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
148 m²
1593 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 1 Braemar Close

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

1 Braemar Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Vicars Cross, Chester, Chester (CH3 5HT). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since August 1995, a hold of 31 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £444,000 sits 333.2% above the 1995 sale of £102,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£64/sq ft) was about 68.1% below the postcode norm. At 148 m² it's 21.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (122 m² median across 6 EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Sept 2013
Low Energy Lighting
59%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Braemar Close, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side and rear extension at 1 Braemar Close.

2 applications on record at 1 Braemar Close, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5HT

1decisions2extensions5documents2nearby
  1. Jul 2005
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Two storey extension to front and two/single storey extension to rear

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    05/00813/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 5 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Latest sale on 1 Braemar Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£444,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1995)

£102,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 August 1995Most recent

    £102,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5HT: £305,000 (2019–2016).

On the street

Versus other Braemar Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Braemar Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£693

Street avg £2,266

Strongly below

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 137 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Braemar Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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£314k

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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.
Full Chester report

Crime

94/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Rosslyn Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Oldfield Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 CH3 5HT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH3 5HT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 5HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Braemar Close, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5HT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.