What type of property is Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP?

Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP is a detached house.

What energy rating does Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP have?

The current EPC rating for Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP?

Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP has a recorded floor area of 178 m² (1,916 sq ft). That makes it about 53% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 7AP. Source: EPC Register.

How is Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP heated?

The latest EPC at Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP have?

Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP has council approval for an extension granted in February 2026 under ref. 25/03954/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP?

Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP located?

Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP sits in Christleton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

What is crime like near Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP?

Police records around Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP 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 Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP?

The closest primary school to Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP is Christleton Primary School (285m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christleton High School (294m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP?

The closest bus stop to Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP is Village Green, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AP

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

178 m²

1916 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Ivy Walls

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

Ivy Walls is a detached house in Christleton, Chester, Chester (CH3 7AP). It has a recorded floor area of 178 m² (around 1916 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

At 178 m² the property is well over the postcode median (136 m² across 10 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 and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Ivy Walls's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 August 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Ivy Walls, Birch Heath Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AP

2decisions1extensions15documents

Feb 2026
Garage Conversion
Outcome in report
Conversion of existing garage, erection of front extension, installation of gable roof to rear, and alterations to rear windows and doors.
Extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
25/03954/FUL
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AmendmentMar 2026Decision

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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.

Ivy Walls has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£741,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 7AP: £751,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in CH3 7AP

On the street

Versus other Birch Heath Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

Above

Floor Area

178 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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.

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4 bed1 bath

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5 bed4 bath

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4 bed2 bath

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Cowthorne Drive, Waverton

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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

Village Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Christleton Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH3 7AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 7AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

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70 dB

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