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1 Cowthorne Drive, Waverton, Chester, CH3 7QL

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
122 m²
1313 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Cowthorne Drive

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

1 Cowthorne Drive is a detached house in Waverton, Chester, Chester (CH3 7QL). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 30 years, with the last transfer in October 1996. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £448,000 sits 300% above the 1996 sale of £112,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jan 2015
EPC improved fromD63toC69
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cowthorne Drive, Waverton, Chester, CH3 7QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cowthorne Drive has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 1 Cowthorne Drive, Waverton, Chester, CH3 7QL

2decisions1extensions9documents
  1. Nov 2005
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Replacement of existing flat roof with pitched roof

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    05/01646/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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.

1 Cowthorne Drive's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£448,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1996)

£112,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 October 1996Most recent

    £112,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in CH3 7QL: £192,125 (2005–1996).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

Crime

94/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hurstwood — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Waverton Community Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 7QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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