Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Cowthorne Drive, Waverton, Chester, CH3 7QL
2 planning records
Estimated value
£448,000
- Since the 1996 sale (£112,000)+300%
- Against CH3 7QL's recent median (£192,125)+133%
Newest record on this page: July 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
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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Our estimate
£448,000
- Against its 1996 sale (£112,000)+300%
- Against CH3 7QL's recent median (£192,125)+133%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Cowthorne Drive is modelled from its 122 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CH3 7QL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
122 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 1996
Recent sales in CH3 7QL
4 sales, median £192,125 (2005–1996)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2005 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
1 Cowthorne Drive's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).
Sales timeline
1 October 1996Most recent
£112,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in CH3 7QL: £192,125 (2005–1996).
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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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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
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
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
- Nov 2005RenovationFullOutcome in report
Replacement of existing flat roof with pitched roof
- Documents
- 3 docs on file
- Reference
- 05/01646/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMar 2022Decision
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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.
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.
Nearest schools
- Waverton Community Primary SchoolPrimary143m
- Christleton High SchoolSecondary1.8km
- Christleton Primary SchoolPrimary2.0km
- Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-SchoolPrimary2.2km
Nearest stops
- HurstwoodBus stop117m
- Moor LaneBus stop131m
- Whitchurch RoadBus stop166m
- Antique ShopBus stop199m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences566 reports46%
- Public Order159 reports13%
- Anti-social Behaviour100 reports8%
- Other Theft99 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
51.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1 Cowthorne Drive is modelled from its 122 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CH3 7QL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1 Cowthorne Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Cowthorne Drive was lodged in July 2026 at band C and is valid until July 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 1 Cowthorne Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 5 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CH3 7QL, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1 Cowthorne Drive is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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