What type of property is 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN?

14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN?

14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN last sold for £162,000 in September 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN?

The current EPC rating for 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN?

14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 5RN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN?

14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN 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 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN located?

14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN sits in Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

Is 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN 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 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN?

The closest primary school to 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN is Boughton Heath Academy (203m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (317m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN?

The closest bus stop to 14 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN is Heath Lane, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Becketts Lane, Chester, CH3 5RN

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 14 Becketts Lane

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

14 Becketts Lane is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5RN). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since September 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 is 46.9% above the 2004 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£167/sq ft) was about 16.6% below the postcode norm.

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
StudyYes

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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)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 August 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE51toD63

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Becketts Lane, Chester, CH3 5RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Becketts Lane 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.

14 Becketts Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£162,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 September 2004Most recent
£162,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5RN: £285,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in CH3 5RN

On the street

Versus other Becketts Lane homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 14 Becketts Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,800

Street avg £2,602

Below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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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.

£230k

1 Becketts Lane

CH3 5RN

3 bed1 bath

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1 Barkhill Road, Vicars Cross

CH3 5JQ

3 bed1 bath

£368k

1 Bachelors Lane, Great Boughton

CH3 5XD

3 bed1 bath

£408k

1 Beechlands Avenue

CH3 5ER

3 bed2 bath

£413k

1 Belgrave Road, Great Boughton

CH3 5SA

3 bed1 bath

£225k

1 Bridge Terrace, Tarvin Road

CH3 5NF

2 bed1 bath

£437k

1 Adder Hill, Great Boughton

CH3 5RA

3 bed2 bath

£218k

1 Cawdor Drive, Vicars Cross

CH3 5PU

2 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

0.1 km

Heath Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Boughton Heath Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH3 5RN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 5RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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