What type of property is 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN?

3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN sell for?

3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN last sold for £163,000 in December 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in March 2012, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN?

Across 2 sales between March 2012 and December 2015, 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN rose from £150,000 to £163,000, a change of £13,000. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN?

3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN?

3 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 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN located?

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

Is 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN?

The closest primary school to 3 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 is the nearest station to 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN?

The closest bus stop to 3 Becketts Lane, CH3 5RN is Heath Lane, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Becketts Lane, Chester, CH3 5RN

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Becketts Lane

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

3 Becketts Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH3 5RN). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Period features are noted in the property record.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). On the market in December 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across 2012–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £224,000 is 37.4% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Building

Period featuresYes
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 4)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromE52toB82

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

May 2015from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromB82toD58

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

May 2025from May 2015

EPC improved fromD58toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

58%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Becketts Lane, Chester, CH3 5RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

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

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£163,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2015Most recent
£163,000
+8.7%over 3 years
23 March 2012
£150,000

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.

EPC Rating for 3 Becketts Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,964

Street avg £2,595

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

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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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1 Becketts Lane

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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

0.1 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

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Common questions

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