What kind of home is The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD?

The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD is a detached house.

What energy rating does The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD have?

The current EPC rating for The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD?

The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD has a recorded floor area of 587 m² (6,318 sq ft). That makes it about 195% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH4 9HD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD use?

The latest EPC at The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD have?

The only planning records linked to The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD?

The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD in?

The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD sits in Eccleston, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

Is The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD in a safe area?

Police records around The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD 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.

What schools are near The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD?

The closest primary school to The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD is Eccleston CofE Primary School (93m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Catholic High School, Chester (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD?

The closest bus stop to The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, CH4 9HD is CE Primary School, 43m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, Eccleston, Chester, CH4 9HD

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

587 m²

6318 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About The Old Rectory

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

The Old Rectory is a detached house in Eccleston, Chester, Chester (CH4 9HD). It has a recorded floor area of 587 m² (around 6318 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 587 m² the property is well over the postcode median (157 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). 6 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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 Old Rectory's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Oct 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2015

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

28.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2012from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromF31toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

1%24%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2015from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromD59toE53

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Windows

SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

24%66%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, is a large detached home over 300m², and 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 The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, Eccleston, Chester, CH4 9HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at The Old Rectory is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

6 applications on record at The Old Rectory, Eaton Road, Eccleston, Chester, CH4 9HD

6decisions18documents

Jun 2017
Tree WorksHeritage
Outcome in report
False Acacia (Decei1-1004) - fell due to significant defects that may lead to failure. Replant with suitable species in close proximity. Beech (Decei1-1006) - fell due to significant defects that may lead to failure. Replant with suitable species within conservation area boundary.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
17/01875/CAT
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More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksNov 2022Decision
Tree WorksJul 2021Decision

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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.

The Old Rectory has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£1,355,000

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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.

On the street

Versus other Eaton Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Old Rectory outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

53 (E)

Street avg 56 (D)

Below

Floor Area

587 m²

Street avg 159 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

28.0 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

16 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

CE Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Eccleston CofE Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH4 9HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH4 9HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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