How energy efficient is 40 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

The current EPC rating for 40 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

40 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 40 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW had any planning applications?

40 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 40 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

40 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 40 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW located?

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

How safe is the area around 40 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

Police records around 40 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 40 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

The closest primary school to 40 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 40 Browns Lane, CH4 7LW?

The closest bus stop to 40 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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40 Browns Lane, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7LW

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 40 Browns Lane

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

40 Browns Lane is an end-of-terrace house in Handbridge, Chester, Chester (CH4 7LW). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 49 m² this is the 7th 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 (March 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2017. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromD61toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Browns Lane, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 40 Browns Lane, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7LW

1decisions6documents

Sept 2017
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Replacement windows
New Windows
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
17/03230/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.

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

Current estimate

£171,000

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 7LW: £157,000 (2025–2022).

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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.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

On par

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Low

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60 dB

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