What type of property is 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG?

23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG last change hands?

23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG last sold for £295,000 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £192,000 in June 2010, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2010 and October 2025, 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG rose from £192,000 to £295,000, a change of £103,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG?

23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG?

23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG is in council tax band E.

Where is 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG located?

23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG sits in Penyffordd, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

Is 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG 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 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG?

The closest bus stop to 23 Abbottsford Drive, CH4 0JG is Meadow Rise, 298m away. The nearest rail option is Penyffordd Rail Station, 422m away.

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23 Abbottsford Drive, Penyffordd, Chester, CH4 0JG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 23 Abbottsford Drive

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

23 Abbottsford Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Penyffordd, Chester, Chester (CH4 0JG). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

A recent sale: £295,000 in October 2025. Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£292/sq ft) was about 48.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from May 2009

EPC improved fromD60toC69

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Abbottsford Drive, Penyffordd, Chester, CH4 0JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Abbottsford 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.

23 Abbottsford Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£295,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

21 October 2025Most recent
£295,000
+53.6%over 15 years
29 June 2010
£192,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 0JG: £230,000 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in CH4 0JG

On the street

Versus other Abbottsford Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 23 Abbottsford Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,138

Street avg £2,247

Strongly above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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Full Chester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

139/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Meadow Rise — bus stop.

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