What kind of home is Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW?

Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW is a detached house.

What energy rating does Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW have?

The current EPC rating for Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW?

Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft). That makes it about 43% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH4 0DW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW use?

The latest EPC at Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW?

Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW in?

Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW sits in Bretton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

Is Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW in a safe area?

Police records around Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW?

The closest primary school to Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW is Dodleston CofE Primary School (2.8km).

How well connected is Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW?

The closest bus stop to Overton, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DW is Old Mill House, 95m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Overton, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DW

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Overton

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

Overton is a detached house in Bretton, Chester, Chester (CH4 0DW). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

At 105 m² it's 19.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (131 m² median across 13 EPCs).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE48toD64

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Overton, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Overton 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.

Overton has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 0DW: £410,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in CH4 0DW

On the street

Versus other Bretton Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Overton runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

On par

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 172 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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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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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Old Mill House — bus stop.

Closest school

2.8 km

Dodleston CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH4 0DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH4 0DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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