Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
23a, Eaton Road, Chester, CH4 7EN
3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 23a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
23a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chester (CH4 7EN). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings.
3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2004–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £415,000 is 21.2% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 51.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 100 m² it's 15.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (118 m² median across 31 EPCs). Sold April 2020 for £342,500.
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
- Dining roomYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 23a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
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)
Oct 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 29 October 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2009from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromC69toD63
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Oct 2019from May 2009
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings
Because the property was built before 1919, has solid (non-cavity) walls, and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,020 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 23a, Eaton Road, Chester, CH4 7EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
3 applications on record at 23a, Eaton Road, Chester, CH4 7EN
2decisions2extensions17documents
Flagged:DemolitionListed building
- Dec 2004ExtensionHeritageOutcome in report
Alteration of existing lean-Tos to form dining area and glazed link. Replacement of corrugated sheet roof with glazed roof, formation of raised terrace with low sandstone retaining wall. Installation of conservation rooflight and glazed doors and internal alterations
Listed- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 04/01870/LBC
- More recent applications — locked
- RenovationAug 2020Decision
- DemolitionDec 2009Decision
Unlock 23a, Eaton Road, Chester, CH4 7EN's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 3 applications on this property in full
- The 17 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£415,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 16 years.
Last sold (2020)
£342,500
Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
19 April 2020Most recent
£342,500
+37.0%over 15 years20 June 2004
£249,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 7EN: £512,000 (2026–2025).
Versus other Eaton Road homes
Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
23a is notably below the street on habitable rooms.
Price per m²
£3,425
Street avg £2,897
Floor Area
100 m²
Street avg 162 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 7.6 t/year
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchSimilar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
Crime
139/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
St Mary's Church — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School. 19 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH4 7EN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23a, Eaton Road, Chester, CH4 7EN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.