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The Smithy, 2, Chester Road, Rossett, Wrexham, LL12 0DG

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Smithy

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

The Smithy is a two-bedroom detached house in Rossett, Wrexham, Wrexham (LL12 0DG). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

At 63 m² it sits well below the postcode median (101 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Across 2013–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 is 30.2% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £225,000 in July 2020.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • GarageSingle
  • Corner plotYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Smithy

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Jul 2010
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
43%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2016from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromE43toD55
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
91%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Smithy, 2, Chester Road, Rossett, Wrexham, LL12 0DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Smithy has no planning applications on record.

4

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The Smithy saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£225,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 July 2020Most recent

    £225,000

    +18.5%over 2 years

  2. 17 January 2018

    £189,950

    +3.8%over 4 years

  3. 19 May 2013

    £183,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LL12 0DG: £255,000 (2022–2008).

On the street

Versus other Chester Road homes

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

On habitable rooms, The Smithy runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,571

Street avg £2,556

Above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Smithy

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£378k

1 Brandon Grove, Rossett

LL12 0DJ

2 bed1 bath
£214k

1 Bridge Mews Cottages, Station Road, Rossett

LL12 0HE

2 bed1 bath
£426k

1 Broad Lane, Trevalyn, Rossett

LL12 0ES

3 bed2 bath
£230k

1 Acacia Court, Llay

LL12 0TX

4 bed
£450k

1 Broadoaks, Darland Lane, Rossett

LL12 0FA

4 bed
£503k

1 Darland Lane, Rossett

LL12 0EL

4 bed
£287k

1 Darland Close, Rossett

LL12 0EN

£510k

1 Chester Road, Lavister, Rossett

LL12 0DN

4 bed2 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Wrexham district page.
Full Wrexham report

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Peter`s School — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about The Smithy, 2, Chester Road, Rossett, Wrexham, LL12 0DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.