Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
12 Cowhey Close, Chester, CH4 7QT
Estimated value
£261,000
- Since the 2006 sale (£178,000)+47%
- Against CH4 7QT's recent median (£218,574)+19%
Newest record on this page: August 2018. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£261,000
- Against its 2006 sale (£178,000)+47%
- Against CH4 7QT's recent median (£218,574)+19%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 12 Cowhey Close is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH4 7QT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
76 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2013
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2006
Recent sales in CH4 7QT
5 sales, median £218,574 (2018–2009)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2018 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
12 Cowhey Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
Sales timeline
17 August 2006Most recent
£178,000
+220.7%over 8 years29 September 1997
£55,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 7QT: £218,574 (2018–2009).
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 12 Cowhey Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
12 Cowhey Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chester (CH4 7QT). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
It hasn't traded since August 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 14% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 is 46.6% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 44.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 76 m² it's 18.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (94 m² median across 9 EPCs).
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 12 Cowhey Close
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
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.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Sept 2023
Current Certificate
Sept 2013EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Expired on 10 September 2023
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 12 Cowhey Close, Chester, CH4 7QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
12 Cowhey Close has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Versus other Cowhey Close homes
Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
12 Cowhey Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,342
Street avg £2,275
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 93 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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.
Crime
139/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Rushfield Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Belgrave Primary School. 12 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Belgrave Primary SchoolPrimary137m
- Lache Primary SchoolPrimary743m
- St Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary822m
- The Catholic High School, ChesterSecondary827m
Nearest stops
- Rushfield RoadBus stop158m
- ShopsBus stop193m
- Dennis DriveBus stop200m
- Ash GroveBus stop265m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences866 reports42%
- Anti-social Behaviour284 reports14%
- Public Order225 reports11%
- Shoplifting176 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH4 7QT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £545 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 12 Cowhey Close is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CH4 7QT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 12 Cowhey Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 12 Cowhey Close was lodged in September 2013 at band D and expired in September 2023, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 12 Cowhey Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 12 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CH4 7QT, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 12 Cowhey Close is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Cowhey Close, Chester, CH4 7QT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in CH4 7QTSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- CH 4 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 12 Cowhey Close, Chester valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales