What kind of home is 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE sell for?

46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE last sold for £250,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,000 in November 1996, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

Across 2 sales between November 1996 and October 2024, 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE rose from £51,000 to £250,000, a change of £199,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE have?

The current EPC rating for 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE use?

The latest EPC at 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE 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 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE in?

46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE sits in Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

Police records around 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE 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 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

The closest primary school to 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE is Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School (600m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen's Park High School (144m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE?

The closest bus stop to 46 Handbridge, CH4 7JE is Edgar's Field, 12m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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46 Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 46 Handbridge

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

46 Handbridge is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chester (CH4 7JE). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 84.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £250,000 in October 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

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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 3)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Jun 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%22%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2024from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 46 Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

46 Handbridge has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 46 Handbridge has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£250,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2024Most recent
£250,000
+390.2%over 27 years
5 November 1996
£51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 7JE: £225,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CH4 7JE

On the street

Versus other Handbridge homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 46 Handbridge lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,165

Street avg £2,389

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Edgar's Field — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Queen's Park High School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH4 7JE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH4 7JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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