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1 Bray Road, Chester, CH4 8DL

7 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Bray Road

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

1 Bray Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chester (CH4 8DL). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £250,500 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 7 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2007. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£295/sq ft) was about 106.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Nov 2014
EPC improved fromE53toD55
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

May 2025from Jun 2015
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property 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 1 Bray Road, Chester, CH4 8DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bray Road has an approved side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 1 Bray Road, Chester, CH4 8DL

1decisions1extensions4documents3nearby
  1. Jun 2007
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side of property

    Conservatory extension to side

    Extension
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    07/00841/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Latest sale on 1 Bray Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£250,500

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 September 2025Most recent

    £250,500

    +39.2%over 4 years

  2. 26 March 2021

    £180,000

    +22.4%over 5 years

  3. 30 April 2015

    £147,000

    +8.9%over 8 years

  4. 11 July 2006

    £135,000

    +23.9%over 2 years

  5. 12 August 2003

    £109,000

    +21.2%over 1 year

  6. 30 May 2002

    £89,950

    +80.1%

  7. 18 February 2002

    £49,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 8DL: £155,000 (2023–2015).

On the street

Versus other Bray Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Bray Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,171

Street avg £1,845

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bray Road

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

0.2 km

Henley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Clare's Catholic Primary School. 11 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 8DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH4 8DL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH4 8DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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