When did The Laurels, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP last change hands?

The Laurels, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP last sold for £380,000 in October 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does The Laurels, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP have?

The Laurels, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Laurels, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP?

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

Where is The Laurels, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP located?

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

Is The Laurels, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP in a safe area?

Police records around The Laurels, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP 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.

Which schools serve The Laurels, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP?

The closest primary school to The Laurels, 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 The Laurels, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP?

The closest bus stop to The Laurels, 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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The Laurels, Birch Heath Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AP

1 planning record

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About The Laurels

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The Laurels is a property in Christleton, Chester, Chester (CH3 7AP). It has council tax band F.

It hasn't traded since October 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2011.

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

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

Jul 2011
Conditions
In report
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 of planning permission 11-00683-ful (second storey extension and two storey extension to rear (resubmission 10/12974/FUL)
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
11/03531/DIS
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What's in The Laurels, Birch Heath Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AP's planning history?

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2010)

£380,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 October 2010Most recent
£380,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 7AP: £751,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in CH3 7AP

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Area

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Crime

1/mo

Steady 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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 7AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

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