What type of property is 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL last change hands?

4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL last sold for £137,500 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £102,000 in May 2011, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2011 and November 2019, 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL rose from £102,000 to £137,500, a change of £35,500. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

The current EPC rating for 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (744 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH4 0SL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

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

Where is 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL located?

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

What is crime like near 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

Police records around 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL 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.

Which schools serve 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

The closest primary school to 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL is Dodleston CofE Primary School (2.8km).

What transport links are near 4 Bracken Close, CH4 0SL?

The closest bus stop to 4 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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4 Bracken Close, Broughton, Chester, CH4 0SL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

744 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Bracken Close

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

4 Bracken Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Broughton, Chester, Chester (CH4 0SL). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2010) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). The latest certificate is from March 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 69 m² it's 19.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 23 EPCs). Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 is 31.6% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: November 2019 at £137,500.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

4 Bracken Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Mar 2020

Current Certificate

Mar 2010

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 March 2020

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Bracken Close, Broughton, Chester, CH4 0SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£137,500

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

14 November 2019Most recent
£137,500
+34.8%over 8 years
25 May 2011
£102,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 0SL: £180,000 (2024–2021).

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.

On floor area, 4 Bracken Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,989

Street avg £2,270

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Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 64 m²

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Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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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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1 Blackthorn Close, Broughton

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£253k

1 Beeston Road, Broughton

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Centenary Close, Broughton

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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

139/mo

Falling 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

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