What type of property is 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT?

4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT last change hands?

4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT last sold for £314,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in July 2014, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT?

Across 2 sales between July 2014 and May 2017, 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT rose from £250,000 to £314,000, a change of £64,000. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT?

The current EPC rating for 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2014 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT?

4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (1,927 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 47% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 5HT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT?

4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT is in council tax band E.

Where is 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT located?

4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT sits in Vicars Cross, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

Is 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT show an average of 94 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT?

The closest primary school to 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT is Oldfield Primary School (399m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton-by-Chester High School (1.8km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT?

The closest bus stop to 4 Braemar Close, CH3 5HT is Rosslyn Road, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

179 m²

1927 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Braemar Close

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

4 Braemar Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Vicars Cross, Chester, Chester (CH3 5HT). It has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (around 1927 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 179 m² the property is well over the postcode median (122 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2014–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £472,000 sits 50.3% above the 2017 sale of £314,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£163/sq ft) was about 24.9% below the postcode norm. On the market in May 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromE51toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2023from Dec 2016

EPC improved fromD64toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Braemar Close, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Braemar Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Braemar Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£472,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£314,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

4 May 2017Most recent
£314,000
+25.6%over 2 years
8 July 2014
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5HT: £305,000 (2019–2005).

Nearby sales in CH3 5HT

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.

On floor area, 4 Braemar Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,754

Street avg £2,089

Strongly below

Floor Area

179 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

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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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1 Braemar Close, Vicars Cross

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4 bed2 bath

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1 Boughton Hall Drive, Great Boughton

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4 bed2 bath

£437k

1 Adder Hill, Great Boughton

CH3 5RA

3 bed2 bath

£413k

1 Belgrave Road, Great Boughton

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3 bed1 bath

£408k

1 Beechlands Avenue

CH3 5ER

3 bed2 bath

£368k

1 Bachelors Lane, Great Boughton

CH3 5XD

3 bed1 bath

£314k

1 Barkhill Road, Vicars Cross

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3 bed1 bath

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.

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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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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