What kind of home is 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL last change hands?

21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL last sold for £180,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in May 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2009 and April 2024, 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL rose from £125,000 to £180,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

The current EPC rating for 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH4 0SL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL use?

The latest EPC at 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL is in council tax band C.

Which area is 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL in?

21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL sits in Broughton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

Police records around 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL 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 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

The closest primary school to 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL is Dodleston CofE Primary School (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

The closest bus stop to 21 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL is Offa`s Dyke, 353m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Bracken Close, Broughton, Chester, CH4 0SL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Bracken Close

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

21 Bracken Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Broughton, Chester, Chester (CH4 0SL). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 is 10.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£356/sq ft) was about 92.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 47 m² it's 19% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 23 EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Sold April 2024 for £180,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Oct 2008

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Bracken Close, Broughton, Chester, CH4 0SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Bracken Close 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.

21 Bracken Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£180,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

10 April 2024Most recent
£180,000
+44.0%over 14 years
4 May 2009
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 0SL: £170,200 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in CH4 0SL

On the street

Versus other Bracken Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Bracken Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,830

Street avg £2,182

Strongly above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£197k

1 Bracken Close, Broughton

CH4 0SL

2 bed1 bath

£140k

1 Aspen House, Aspen Way, Penyffordd

CH4 0AU

2 bed2 bath

£197k

1 Bradshaw Avenue, Saltney Ferry

CH4 0BE

3 bed

£185k

1 Belmont Drive, Saltney Ferry

CH4 0AL

3 bed

£224k

1 Alder Close, Penyffordd

CH4 0AJ

3 bed

£239k

1 Beeston Road, Broughton

CH4 0SB

3 bed1 bath

£250k

1 Blackthorn Close, Broughton

CH4 0PY

3 bed

£252k

1 Centenary Close, Broughton

CH4 0FY

3 bed1 bath

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

0.4 km

Offa`s Dyke — 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 0SL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH4 0SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Bracken Close, Broughton, Chester, CH4 0SL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.