What type of property is 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW last change hands?

26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW last sold for £180,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in September 2021, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

Across 2 sales between September 2021 and November 2023, 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW rose from £150,000 to £180,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +8.7% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW have?

The current EPC rating for 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

26 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 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW located?

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

Is 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW 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 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

The closest primary school to 26 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 26 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

The closest bus stop to 26 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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26 Browns Lane, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7LW

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 26 Browns Lane

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

26 Browns Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Handbridge, Chester, Chester (CH4 7LW). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). At 54 m² this is the 12th 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 across 17 units on file.

One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2024. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2021–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 38.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2023 for £180,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromC70toD63

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Browns Lane, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 26 Browns Lane, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7LW

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Apr 2024
Renovation
Outcome in report
Replacement of 4 wooden single glazed sash windows in the first floor property, with white uPVC double glazed sash windows
New Windows
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
24/00210/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.

26 Browns Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£180,000

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

6 November 2023Most recent
£180,000
+20.0%over 2 years
2 September 2021
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 7LW: £152,000 (2025–2021).

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.

26 Browns Lane is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £2,666

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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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. 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

Low

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