What kind of home is 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP?

2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP last change hands?

2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP last sold for £415,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £120,000 in November 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2009 and December 2024, 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP rose from £120,000 to £415,000, a change of £295,000. That works out to roughly +8.6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP?

2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP use?

The latest EPC at 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP have?

2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP has council approval for two-storey front extension granted in June 2010 under ref. 10/11035/FUL. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP?

2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP in?

2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP sits in Handbridge, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP?

Police records around 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP 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 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP?

The closest primary school to 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP is Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School (554m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen's Park High School (182m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Edgar Cottages, CH4 7JP is Handbridge Garage, 52m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Edgar Cottages, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JP

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Edgar Cottages

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

2 Edgar Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Handbridge, Chester, Chester (CH4 7JP). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £373,000 is 10.1% below the 2024 sale of £415,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: December 2024 at £415,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from May 2011

EPC improved fromE43toC71

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

25%84%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Edgar Cottages, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JP, 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 2 Edgar Cottages, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JP

3decisions2extensions34documents

Flagged:Demolition

Dec 2009
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
To erect two-storey extension at rear following demolition of existing outbuilding
Extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
09/11627/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConversionMay 2012Decision
ExtensionJun 2010Decision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2009.

Current estimate

£373,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£415,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

4 December 2024Most recent
£415,000
+251.7%over 13 years
11 July 2011
£118,000
-1.7%over 1 year
30 November 2009
£120,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Handbridge Garage — 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

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH4 7JP 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 7JP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

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