What kind of home is 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP?

5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP last change hands?

5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP last sold for £175,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £47,500 in March 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between March 1996 and November 2024, 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP rose from £47,500 to £175,000, a change of £127,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP?

The current EPC rating for 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP?

5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH4 0HP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP use?

The latest EPC at 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP?

5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP in?

5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP sits in Penyffordd, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP?

Police records around 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP 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 transport links are near 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Alyn Drive, CH4 0HP is Meadowslea Hospital, 207m away. The nearest rail option is Penyffordd Rail Station, 620m away.

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5 Alyn Drive, Penyffordd, Chester, CH4 0HP

Extendable4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Alyn Drive

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

5 Alyn Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Penyffordd, Chester, Chester (CH4 0HP). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 is 18.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 27.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 72 m² it's 25.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (97 m² median across 15 EPCs). Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £175,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from May 2009

EPC improved fromE54toD61

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%44%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Alyn Drive, Penyffordd, Chester, CH4 0HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Alyn Drive 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£175,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

11 November 2024Most recent
£175,000
+40.0%over 16 years
27 February 2008
£125,000
+104.9%over 5 years
21 March 2002
£61,000
+28.4%over 6 years
15 March 1996
£47,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 0HP: £235,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in CH4 0HP

On the street

Versus other Alyn Drive homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Alyn Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,431

Street avg £2,131

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Meadowslea Hospital — bus stop.

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FAQ

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