What kind of home is 1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD?

1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD?

1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH4 0RD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD use?

The latest EPC at 1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD?

1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD in?

1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD sits in Broughton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD?

Police records around 1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD 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 1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Brookes Avenue, CH4 0RD is Shops, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Brookes Avenue, Broughton, Chester, CH4 0RD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 Brookes Avenue

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

1 Brookes Avenue is a semi-detached house in Broughton, Chester, Chester (CH4 0RD). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar 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 3)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jan 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%22%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2023from Jul 2023

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Brookes Avenue, Broughton, Chester, CH4 0RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Brookes Avenue 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.

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

Current estimate

£146,000

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 0RD: £180,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CH4 0RD

On the street

Versus other Brookes Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1 Brookes Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

Full Chester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shops — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH4 0RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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