24 Birchwood Close, Elton, Chester, CH2 4RU is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 1,098 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £232,323 , which equates to approximately £212 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Jun 2016 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £72,323, representing a 45.2% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £232,323 is:

  • 5.7% lower than the average property price on Birchwood Close
  • 3.6% higher than the average in the CH2 4RU postcode area
  • and 35.7% lower than the average price for Chester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
1098 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£232,323
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£212
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

24 Birchwood Close, Elton, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4RU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Feb 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Nov 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CH2 4RU

14 th / 18
Price Rank
4% higher than average
1 st / 10
Size Rank
32% bigger than average
10 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CH2 4RU , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 10 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£232,323
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
8 Jun 2016
£160,000
Leasehold
+196.3 %
30 Sep 1996
£54,007
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 26 May 2017
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2015
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 16 Jul 2004
rooms: 5
size: 670 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2009

Data Sources

The property at 24 Birchwood Close, Elton, Chester, CH2 4RU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Jun 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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