What kind of home is 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR?

4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR?

4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR last sold for £246,500 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £58,000 in July 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR changed over time?

Across 7 sales between July 1995 and June 2023, 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR rose from £58,000 to £246,500, a change of £188,500. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2015. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR?

4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 7PR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR use?

The latest EPC at 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR?

4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR in?

4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR sits in Christleton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

Is 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR 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 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR?

The closest primary school to 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR is Waverton Community Primary School (1.1km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christleton High School (999m).

What transport links are near 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Rake Lane, CH3 7PR is The Plough PH, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Rake Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7PR

7 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Rake Lane

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

4 Rake Lane is a mid-terrace house in Christleton, Chester, Chester (CH3 7PR). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£395/sq ft) was about 64.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2023 for £246,500.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Mar 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2015

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from May 2010

EPC improved fromC72toD62

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Rake Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Rake Lane has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 4 Rake Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£246,500

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

15 June 2023Most recent
£246,500
+29.1%over 5 years
24 August 2017
£191,000
+3.8%over 2 years
21 June 2015
£184,000
+5.1%over 4 years
29 June 2010
£175,000
20 August 2009
£174,950
+191.6%over 9 years
31 May 2000
£59,995
+3.4%over 4 years
16 July 1995
£58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 7PR: £233,082 (2024–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Rake Lane homes

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

On price per m², 4 Rake Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,250

Street avg £2,999

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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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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1 Chapel Yard, Barrow Lane, Great Barrow

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1 Abbotts Road, Waverton

CH3 7NJ

£235k

1 Church Walks, Christleton

CH3 7AF

2 bed

£264k

1 Brown Heath Road, Waverton

CH3 7PP

2 bed

£233k

1 Church Cottages, Barrow Lane, Stamford Bridge, Great Barrow

CH3 7HP

3 bed2 bath

£275k

1 Abbotts Close, Waverton

CH3 7NL

£277k

1 Church Lane, Hargrave

CH3 7RN

£208k

1 Bush Road, Christleton

CH3 7BW

2 bed1 bath

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

0.1 km

The Plough PH — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Christleton High School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 7PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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