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23 Cawdor Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5PU

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 23 Cawdor Drive

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

23 Cawdor Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Vicars Cross, Chester, Chester (CH3 5PU). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 is 38.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 23.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2018 for £161,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Sept 2021

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 September 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Jul 2018
EPC improved fromE41toC69
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%78%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Cawdor Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 23 Cawdor Drive.

1 application on record at 23 Cawdor Drive, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5PU

1decisions1extensions9documents2nearby
  1. Jul 2019
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    18/04357/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • The 9 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.

23 Cawdor Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£161,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 October 2018Most recent

    £161,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5PU: £255,000 (2026–2023).

On the street

Versus other Cawdor Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 23 Cawdor Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,825

Street avg £3,175

Strongly below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Cawdor Drive

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

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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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£225k

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£267k

1 Bridgewater Drive, Vicars Cross

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£144k

1 Alexander Court, Dee Lane

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£230k

1 Becketts Lane

CH3 5RN

3 bed1 bath
£192k

1 Cecil Street

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1 bed1 bath
£183k

1 Barley Croft, Great Boughton

CH3 5SP

1 bed1 bath
£314k

1 Barkhill Road, Vicars Cross

CH3 5JQ

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.
Full Chester report

Crime

94/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Barkhill Road/Cowdor Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hoole Church of England Primary School. 22 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 5PU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH3 5PU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 5PU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

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

Common questions

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