What type of property is 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF?

6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF sell for?

6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF last sold for £370,000 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £89,000 in August 1997, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1997 and July 2020, 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF rose from £89,000 to £370,000, a change of £281,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF?

The current EPC rating for 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2014 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF?

6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (1,755 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 73% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 8DF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF had any planning applications?

6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF has council approval for an extension granted in November 2023 under ref. 23/02772/S73. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF?

6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF is in council tax band E.

Where is 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF located?

6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF sits in Ashton Hayes, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF?

Police records around 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF 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 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF?

The closest primary school to 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF is Ashton Hayes Primary School (622m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF?

The closest bus stop to 6 Whitegate Lane, CH3 8DF is Golden Lion PH, 186m away. The nearest rail option is Mouldsworth Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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6 Whitegate Lane, Ashton Hayes, Chester, CH3 8DF

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

163 m²

1755 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Whitegate Lane

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

6 Whitegate Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Ashton Hayes, Chester, Chester (CH3 8DF). It has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (around 1755 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good.

At 163 m² the property is well over the postcode median (103 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £507,000 is 37% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: July 2020 at £370,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromE49toC69

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Whitegate Lane, Ashton Hayes, Chester, CH3 8DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2023
ExtensionConditions
In report
Dormer additions to the roof, removal of chimneys with replacement flue and alteration to facing materials - Variation of application 21/03031/FUL Condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 4 (side window) - modification to side window, position and opening, removal of window to rear dormer, (dormer ff2 and ff3 to be constructed separately noted as phased 2)
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
23/02772/S73
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May 2022
Application
In report
Dormer additions to the roof, removal of chimneys with replacment flue and alteration to facing materials
Documents
19 docs on file
Reference
21/03031/FUL
View planning record

What's in 6 Whitegate Lane, Ashton Hayes, Chester, CH3 8DF's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

6 Whitegate Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£507,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£370,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

16 July 2020Most recent
£370,000
+315.7%over 22 years
4 August 1997
£89,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 8DF: £370,000 (2013–2004).

Nearby sales in CH3 8DF

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On the street

Versus other Whitegate Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Whitegate Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,270

Street avg £2,453

Below

Floor Area

163 m²

Street avg 128 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

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

0.2 km

Golden Lion PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Ashton Hayes Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH3 8DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 8DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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