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The Orchard, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DW

1 planning record

Estimated value

£515,000

  • Since the 2023 sale (£535,000)-4%
  • Against CH4 0DW's recent median (£410,000)+26%

Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
184 m²
1981 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£515,000

  • Against its 2023 sale (£535,000)-4%
  • Against CH4 0DW's recent median (£410,000)+26%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for The Orchard is modelled from its 184 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH4 0DW. 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

    184 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2022

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2023

  • Recent sales in CH4 0DW

    5 sales, median £410,000 (2025–2019)

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SalesLatest sale shown: October 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The Orchard valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 August 2023Most recent

    £535,000

    +94.5%over 10 years

  2. 21 October 2012

    £275,000

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for The Orchard, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DW. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn 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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Overview

About The Orchard

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

The Orchard is a four-bedroom detached house in Bretton, Chester, Chester (CH4 0DW). It has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (around 1981 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

At 184 m² the property is well over the postcode median (121 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2026. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 67.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £535,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
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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 Orchard's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2022

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 November 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jan 2011
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at The Orchard, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DW

1decisions1extensions7documents2nearby
  1. Jan 2026
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Removal of current UPVC porch and downstairs toilet. Extension of current integrated garage to end flush with the principal elevation (to include enclosed porch). Conversion of current garage area into office, downstairs toilet, and storage room.

    ExtensionPorch
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    FUL/000991/25
    Full record in report

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  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

The Orchard outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,908

Street avg £2,322

Above

Floor Area

184 m²

Street avg 166 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

On par
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

139/mo

Falling 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.

Nearest schools

  • Dodleston CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.8km

Nearest stops

  • Old Mill HouseBus stop95m
  • Broughton Park TescoBus stop470m
  • Airbus BroughtonBus stop473m
  • Glynne ArmsBus stop552m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences866 reports42%
  • Anti-social Behaviour284 reports14%
  • Public Order225 reports11%
  • Shoplifting176 reports8%

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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 CH4 0DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH4 0DW

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
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for The Orchard is modelled from its 184 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH4 0DW. 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. 2 sales are recorded for The Orchard. 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 The Orchard was lodged in November 2022 at band C and is valid until November 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to The Orchard. 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 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 1 school and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CH4 0DW, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
The Orchard 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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