What type of property is 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR?

5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR is a detached house.

When did 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR last change hands?

5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR last sold for £215,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £62,000 in November 1996, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1996 and February 2025, 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR rose from £62,000 to £215,000, a change of £153,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR?

5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR have?

5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR has council approval for an extension granted in June 2006 under ref. 06/00710/S73. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR?

5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR located?

5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR sits in Handbridge, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

Is 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR 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 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR?

The closest primary school to 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR is Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School (398m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Catholic High School, Chester (528m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Overleigh Terrace, CH4 7JR is Brown's Lane, 182m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Overleigh Terrace, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JR

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Overleigh Terrace

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

5 Overleigh Terrace is a detached house in Handbridge, Chester, Chester (CH4 7JR). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump.

A recent sale: £215,000 in February 2025. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2006. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £246,000 is 14.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£350/sq ft) was about 29.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Nov 2009

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Overleigh Terrace, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Overleigh Terrace, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JR

1decisions1extensions3documents

Jun 2006
ExtensionConditions
Outcome in report
Renewal of 6/23738 for bedroom extension and replacement garage
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
06/00710/S73
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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.

5 Overleigh Terrace has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£215,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

7 February 2025Most recent
£215,000
+246.8%over 28 years
29 November 1996
£62,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 7JR: £178,000 (2017–2007).

Nearby sales in CH4 7JR

On the street

Versus other Overleigh Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Overleigh Terrace lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,772

Street avg £2,953

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 10.3 t/year

On par

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.2 km

Brown's Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH4 7JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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