What type of property is 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW last sold for £134,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £68,950 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 1999 and July 2018, 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW rose from £68,950 to £134,000, a change of £65,050. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

The current EPC rating for 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (563 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW 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 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW located?

20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW sits in Handbridge, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

Police records around 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW show an average of 139 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

The closest primary school to 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW is Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School (390m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen's Park High School (514m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

The closest bus stop to 20 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW is Brown's Lane, 159m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Browns Lane, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7LW

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Floor area

52 m²

563 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20 Browns Lane

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

20 Browns Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Handbridge, Chester, Chester (CH4 7LW). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 563 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 52 m² this is the 10th smallest of 17 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–60 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2009) shows a C (score 73). The latest certificate is from April 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2022. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in July 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. Across 1999–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 is 23.9% above the 2018 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas
ConciergeYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

20 Browns Lane's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Apr 2019

Current Certificate

Apr 2009

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 14 April 2019

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Browns Lane, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 20 Browns Lane, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7LW

1decisions28documents

Apr 2022
Renovation
Outcome in report
Windows to be replaced with white PVC-U white double glazed sash windows that will be identical in all respects other than the material to the existing windows
New Windows
Documents
28 docs on file
Reference
21/04163/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.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£134,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

5 July 2018Most recent
£134,000
+58.1%over 15 years
14 July 2002
£84,750
+22.9%over 2 years
26 November 1999
£68,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 7LW: £157,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CH4 7LW

On the street

Versus other Browns Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 20 Browns Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,564

Street avg £2,721

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Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 51 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

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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.

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Crime

139/mo

Falling 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. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH4 7LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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