What kind of home is Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE?

Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE is a detached house.

What did Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE sell for?

Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE last sold for £975,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £550,000 in November 2003, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2003 and June 2024, Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE rose from £550,000 to £975,000, a change of £425,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE?

The current EPC rating for Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2021 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE?

Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE has a recorded floor area of 270 m² (2,906 sq ft). That makes it about 65% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 6LE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE use?

The latest EPC at Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE had any planning applications?

Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE has 2 approved extension applications on file including side and rear extension and side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE?

Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE in?

Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE sits in Churton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE?

Police records around Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Public order makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE?

The closest primary school to Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE is Farndon Primary School (1.7km).

What is the nearest station to Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE?

The closest bus stop to Westleigh, Stannage Lane, CH3 6LE is White Horse PH, 163m away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Westleigh, Stannage Lane, Churton, Chester, CH3 6LE

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

270 m²

2906 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Westleigh

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

Westleigh is a detached house in Churton, Chester, Chester (CH3 6LE). It has a recorded floor area of 270 m² (around 2906 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2021 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 Poor to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 270 m² the property is well over the postcode median (189 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,191,000 is 22.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 78.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £975,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Jun 2021

EPC improved fromE45toC74

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (20 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Westleigh, Stannage Lane, Churton, Chester, CH3 6LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Westleigh has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Feb 2017
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey rear and side extensions.
Agent
Tecwyn Williams - Architect
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
16/05573/FUL
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Aug 2011
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey rear and side extensions
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
11/02695/FUL
View planning record

What's in Westleigh, Stannage Lane, Churton, Chester, CH3 6LE's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on Westleigh was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£975,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

27 June 2024Most recent
£975,000
+77.3%over 20 years
4 November 2003
£550,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 6LE: £622,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CH3 6LE

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On the street

Versus other Stannage Lane homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for Westleigh lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,611

Street avg £2,835

Above

Floor Area

270 m²

Street avg 208 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

Above

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.

Full Chester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

White Horse PH — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Farndon Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH3 6LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 6LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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