261 Chester Road, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 2QE is a leasehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,259 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 £483,800 , which equates to approximately £384 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Oct 2014 for £280,000. Since then, the value has increased by £203,800, representing a 72.8% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £483,800 is:

  • 12.9% higher than the average property price on Chester Road
  • 26.5% higher than the average in the WA4 2QE postcode area
  • and 118.3% higher than the average price for Warrington 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 3 February 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£483,800
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£384
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

261 Chester Road, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 2QE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Feb 2015.

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 3 Aug 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WA4 2QE

5 th / 18
Price Rank
27% higher than average
6 th / 15
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
4 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WA4 2QE , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 15 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£483,800
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
22 Oct 2014
£280,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 15 Jan 2025
rooms: 4
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2024

Data Sources

The property at 261 Chester Road, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 2QE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Oct 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Feb 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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