What kind of home is 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD?

5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD?

5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD last sold for £224,000 in April 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £79,950 in July 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 2000 and April 2016, 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD rose from £79,950 to £224,000, a change of £144,050. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD?

5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 5XD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD use?

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

What is the council tax band for 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD?

5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD in?

5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD sits in Great Boughton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD?

Police records around 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD 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.

What schools are near 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD?

The closest primary school to 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD is Boughton Heath Academy (261m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (180m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bachelors Lane, CH3 5XD is Heath Lane, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Bachelors Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, CH3 5XD

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Bachelors Lane

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

5 Bachelors Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Great Boughton, Chester, Chester (CH3 5XD). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2000–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £324,000 is 44.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£191/sq ft) was about 19.6% below the postcode norm. 10 years since the last transfer (April 2016).

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromC70toD59

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bachelors Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, CH3 5XD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bachelors 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£324,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£224,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

28 April 2016Most recent
£224,000
+4.9%over 9 years
18 July 2006
£213,500
+167.0%over 6 years
5 July 2000
£79,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 5XD: £305,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in CH3 5XD

On the street

Versus other Bachelors Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Bachelors Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,055

Street avg £3,097

Strongly below

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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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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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

0.1 km

Heath Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 5XD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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