What kind of home is 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ?

4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ sell for?

4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ last sold for £240,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £179,995 in September 2016. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2016 and July 2024, 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ rose from £179,995 to £240,000, a change of £60,005. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ?

4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH4 0AJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ?

4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ in?

4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ sits in Penyffordd, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ?

Police records around 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ show an average of 139 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Alder Close, CH4 0AJ is War Memorial Institute, 315m away. The nearest rail option is Penyffordd Rail Station, 842m away.

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4 Alder Close, Penyffordd, Chester, CH4 0AJ

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Alder Close

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

4 Alder Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Penyffordd, Chester, Chester (CH4 0AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Sold July 2024 for £240,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

4 Alder Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 July 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Alder Close, Penyffordd, Chester, CH4 0AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Alder Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Alder Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£240,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

29 July 2024Most recent
£240,000
+4.3%over 1 year
29 September 2022
£230,000
+27.8%over 5 years
29 September 2016
£179,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 0AJ: £328,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in CH4 0AJ

On the street

Versus other Alder Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Alder Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,697

Street avg £2,496

Above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Below

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 6 years

Below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

139/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

War Memorial Institute — bus stop.

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