When did Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY last change hands?

Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY last sold for £445,000 in March 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £220,000 in February 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 1998 and March 2006, Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY rose from £220,000 to £445,000, a change of £225,000. That works out to roughly +9.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY?

Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY in?

Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY sits in Christleton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY?

Police records around Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY 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 Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY?

The closest primary school to Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY is Christleton Primary School (119m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christleton High School (310m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY?

The closest bus stop to Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, CH3 7AY is High School, 197m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AY

3 sales on record1 planning record

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About Orchard Cottage

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Orchard Cottage is a property in Christleton, Chester, Chester (CH3 7AY). It has council tax band F.

It hasn't traded since March 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.2% per year. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2004.

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Orchard Cottage, Quarry Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AY

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Apr 2004
Loft Conversion
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Conversion of loft space into bedroom, 1 gable end window and 2 velux roof lights
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3 docs on file
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Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Last sold (2006)

£445,000

Growth on file: 9.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

6 March 2006Most recent
£445,000
+139.2%over 5 years
27 April 2000
£186,000
-15.5%over 2 years
20 February 1998
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 7AY: £350,000 (2025–2022).

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High School — bus stop.

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Christleton Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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