What kind of home is 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP?

1 Church Close, CH7 3JP is a 5-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP sell for?

1 Church Close, CH7 3JP last sold for £375,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP?

The current EPC rating for 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP?

1 Church Close, CH7 3JP has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH7 3JP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP use?

The latest EPC at 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP was a refusal for two-storey side and rear extension (ref. FUL/000797/24) in December 2024. Earlier filings include 3 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP?

1 Church Close, CH7 3JP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP in?

1 Church Close, CH7 3JP sits in Buckley. It falls within the CH7 postcode district.

Is 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

How well connected is 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Church Close, CH7 3JP is Post Office, 195m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Church Close, Buckley, CH7 3JP

Extendable5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Church Close

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

1 Church Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Buckley (CH7 3JP). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £375,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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 3)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jan 2009

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Apr 2019from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD56toC73

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

47%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Church Close, Buckley, CH7 3JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a two-storey side and rear extension application was refused at 1 Church Close in 2024.

Nov 2025
Amendment
In report
Application for non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission FUL/000324/25
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
NMA/000964/25
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May 2025
DemolitionFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of 1 no. two storey extension at the rear of the property and 1 no. single storey side of the property
Extension
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
FUL/000324/25
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What's in 1 Church Close, Buckley, CH7 3JP's planning history?

3 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Church Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£395,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£375,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 June 2024Most recent
£375,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH7 3JP: £217,500 (2019–1995).

Nearby sales in CH7 3JP

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Post Office — bus stop.

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