What type of property is 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL?

1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What did 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL sell for?

1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL last sold for £225,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in January 2017, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2017 and May 2025, 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL rose from £170,000 to £225,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL?

1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL have?

1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL?

1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL located?

1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL sits in Higher Kinnerton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

Is 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL 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.

How well connected is 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, CH4 9AL is Royal Oak, 53m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Vale Royal, Main Road, Higher Kinnerton, Chester, CH4 9AL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Vale Royal

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

1 Vale Royal is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Higher Kinnerton, Chester, Chester (CH4 9AL). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £225,000 — fresh data. Across 2017–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D64

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

Jan 2024from Feb 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, Higher Kinnerton, Chester, CH4 9AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Vale Royal, Main Road, Higher Kinnerton, Chester, CH4 9AL

1decisions5documents

May 2013
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Lowering of kerb to create vehicular access
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
050563
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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

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£225,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2025Most recent
£225,000
+32.4%over 8 years
20 January 2017
£170,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in CH4 9AL: £59,950 (1996–1996).

Nearby sales in CH4 9AL

2 Vale Royal Villa, Main Road, Higher Kinnerton, Chester, CH4 9AL
Sold Oct 1996
£59,950

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Royal Oak — bus stop.

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