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2 Browns Lane, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JU

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 41
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Browns Lane

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

2 Browns Lane is a mid-terrace house in Handbridge, Chester, Chester (CH4 7JU). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2012) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from April 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2014. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 Browns Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Apr 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2012

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E41
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
6.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Oct 2008
Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
62%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Browns Lane, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Browns Lane, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JU

1decisions8documents
  1. Nov 2014
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    External alterations to include new windows, doors and roof lights

    New Windows
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    14/03862/FUL
    Full record in report

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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.

2 Browns Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 7JU: £214,500 (2019–2006).

On the street

Versus other Browns Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Browns Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

41 (E)

Street avg 54 (E)

Strongly below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Browns Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

0.1 km

Brown's Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH4 7JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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