What kind of home is Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF?

Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF is a 2-bedroom detached house, listed for its heritage value.

What was the last sold price for Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF?

Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF last sold for £620,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £495,000 in September 2019, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2019 and August 2023, Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF rose from £495,000 to £620,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF?

The current EPC rating for Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF?

Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 53% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PO18 8TF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF use?

The latest EPC at Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF had any planning applications?

Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF has 3 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in August 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF?

Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF 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 Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF in?

Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF sits in Chidham, Chichester, Chichester. It falls within the PO18 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF in a safe area?

Police records around Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Vehicle crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF?

The closest primary school to Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF is Chidham Parochial Primary School (1.0km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF?

The closest bus stop to Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TF is Car Park, 1.2km away. The nearest bus option is Nutbourne - Barleycorn, 1.6km away.

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Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8TF

Listed building3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Wade Way Cottage

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

Wade Way Cottage is a two-bedroom detached house in Chidham, Chichester, Chichester (PO18 8TF). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 101), a 3-band jump.

At 93 m² it sits well below the postcode median (196 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2019–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£619/sq ft) was about 207.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £620,000 in August 2023.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Listed buildingYes
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromF30toD55

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%44%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Wade Way Cottage, Chidham Lane, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8TF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2018
Full
In report
Replacement garage.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
18/00901/DOM
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Feb 2018
OutbuildingFull
In report
Proposed outbuilding/garden room.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
17/03394/DOM
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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.

Wade Way Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£635,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£620,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

10 August 2023Most recent
£620,000
+25.3%over 3 years
18 September 2019
£495,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO18 8TF: £500,000 (2024–1999).

Nearby sales in PO18 8TF

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On the street

Versus other Chidham Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Wade Way Cottage outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,667

Street avg £4,302

Strongly above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 241 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Above

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Area

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Full Chichester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Car Park — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Chidham Parochial Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO18 8TF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO18 8TF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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