What type of property is 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB?

12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot.

When did 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB last change hands?

12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB last sold for £129,950 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £20,000 in October 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between October 1995 and July 2013, 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB rose from £20,000 to £129,950, a change of £109,950. That works out to roughly +11.1% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB?

The current EPC rating for 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB?

12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH4 7JB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB had any planning applications?

12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB?

12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB 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.

Where is 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB located?

12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB sits in Handbridge, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB?

Police records around 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB 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.

Which schools serve 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB?

The closest primary school to 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB is Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School (674m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen's Park High School (202m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB?

The closest bus stop to 12 Bridge Cottages, CH4 7JB is Edgar's Field, 88m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Bridge Cottages, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JB

Notable views4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Bridge Cottages

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

12 Bridge Cottages is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Handbridge, Chester, Chester (CH4 7JB). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 1995–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 sits 51.6% above the 2013 sale of £129,950. Last sold in July 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2013. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
Notable viewsYes
Corner plotYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 May 2023

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Bridge Cottages, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 12 Bridge Cottages, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JB

1decisions6documents

Flagged:Retrospective

Nov 2013
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
UPVC windows - Retrospective
RetrospectiveNew Windows
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
13/04009/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Bridge Cottages has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.1% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£129,950

Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

14 July 2013Most recent
£129,950
+441.5%over 15 years
6 April 1998
£24,000
-24.9%over 1 year
1 May 1996
£31,950
+59.8%over 6 months
25 October 1995
£20,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in CH4 7JB: £127,500 (2015–2001).

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Edgar's Field — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Queen's Park High School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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54.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CH4 7JB

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