42 School Lane, Elton, Chester, CH2 4LN is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,130 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 £185,946 , which equates to approximately £165 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Jul 2019 for £137,500. Since then, the value has increased by £48,446, representing a 35.2% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £185,946 is:

  • 42.5% lower than the average property price on School Lane
  • 10.5% lower than the average in the CH2 4LN postcode area
  • and 48.5% 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 13 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1130 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£185,946
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£165
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 School Lane, Elton, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4LN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Aug 2014.

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 16 Jun 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.1%.

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, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 53% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 53% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CH2 4LN

11 th / 25
Price Rank
10% lower than average
2 nd / 21
Size Rank
24% bigger than average
16 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CH2 4LN , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 21 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 2nd out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£185,946
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
26 Jul 2019
£137,500
Leasehold
+2.6 %
20 Apr 2012
£134,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £188,500
sale date: 10 Jul 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £55,000
sale date: 25 May 1995

Data Sources

The property at 42 School Lane, Elton, Chester, CH2 4LN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Jul 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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