25 Chester Drive, Harrow, HA2 7PT
About 25 Chester Drive
25 Chester Drive is a semi-detached house in Harrow (HA2 7PT). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.
Across 2001–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £683,000 sits 52.5% above the 2013 sale of £448,000. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in September 2013.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- Oct 2023ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey side to rear extension
- Reference
- PL/0385/23
- Dec 2014Garage ConversionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension; conversion of garage into habitable room with alterations to front elevation and existing porch
ExtensionPorch- Documents
- 16 docs on file
- Reference
- P/3851/14
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Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
25 Chester Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£683,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 12 years.
£448,000
Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
29 September 2013Most recent
£448,000
+96.5%over 11 years14 November 2001
£228,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in HA2 7PT: £415,000 (2022–2006).
Everything we know about 25 Chester Drive, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Chester Drive homes
On co₂ emissions, 25 Chester Drive stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,036
Street avg £4,083
Floor Area
111 m²
Street avg 121 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Church Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Longfield Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB