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47 HEATH LANE

CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH3 5SX

3 beds 1 baths 119 m² Listed 1 Oct 2024 (-669d)

£500,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CH3 5SX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 47 HEATH LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH3 5SX |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | E |
| Last sold | £480,000 Jan 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 29/09/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £2,373/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,925

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- F (£200 - £400)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0300-2060-4410-2474-0241)

## Description

Upon entering you are greeted with a fantastic size hall thanks to its extension to the front, it comes complete with built in storage, stairs rising to the first floor and internal doors leading to the downstairs WC, lounge, kitchen and dining room. Versatility sits key with the two reception rooms. Currently situated to the front is the great size dining room featuring a large box bay window, whilst stretching the depth of the property is the large lounge, boasting a dual aspect with windows to the front and rear, along with a feature fireplace. The kitchen benefits from a good arrangement of wall and base units, with a large window overlooking the beautiful garden, whilst an internal door provides access to the rear hall. To the first floor, there is a spacious landing with a stunning feature stained glass window, along with doors leading to the three bedrooms and bathroom. Two of the bedrooms are large doubles, whilst the third easily accommodates a single bed. The bathroom comes complete with a three piece suite to include a bath with shower over, wc and wash basin.

Turning to the outside and the real selling feature of this stunning home. The plot is a fantastic size allowing for a lovely mature garden to the front, alongside a driveway leading directly to the attached garage. To the rear is an amazing garden for any growing family. Vast in size, it is laid mainly to lawn with a combination of mature trees and patio areas. It’s a blank canvas for any gardener yet provides an excellent space for extension of the home if required (subject to relevant permissions).

This home is an amazing opportunity for those longing for character and space, with the chance to create a stunning family home.

EPC Rating: E**Hall** (1.55m x 2.69m)

1.78m x 3.80m

**Downstairs WC** (0.82m x 1.62m)

**Lounge** (3.64m x 6.48m)

**Dining Room** (3.6m x 4.29m)

**Kitchen** (4.76m x 2.41m)

**Rear Hall** (1.14m x 1.25m)

**Landing** (2.49m x 1.81m)

**Bedroom 1** (3.65m x 4.32m)

**Bedroom 2** (3.59m x 3.01m)

**Bedroom 3** (2.97m x 1.93m)

**Bathroom** (1.65m x 2.38m)

**Parking - Garage**

**Parking - Driveway**

## Property Photos

- ![Outside](/listings/photos/87038718/240472) - Outside
- ![Outside](/listings/photos/87038718/240473) - Outside
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/87038718/240474) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/87038718/240475) - Lounge
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/87038718/240476) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/87038718/240477) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/87038718/240478) - Kitchen
- ![Downstairs WC](/listings/photos/87038718/240479) - Downstairs WC
- ![Hall](/listings/photos/87038718/240480) - Hall
- ![Hall](/listings/photos/87038718/240481) - Hall
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/87038718/240482) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/87038718/240483) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/87038718/240484) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/87038718/240485) - Bedroom 3
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/87038718/240486) - Bathroom
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/87038718/240487) - Landing
- ![Outside](/listings/photos/87038718/240488) - Outside
- ![Outside](/listings/photos/87038718/240489) - Outside
- ![Outside](/listings/photos/87038718/240490) - Outside
- ![Outside](/listings/photos/87038718/240491) - Outside

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/87038718/240492) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/87038718/240493) - Floorplan 2

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/87038718/240494) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 47 HEATH LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SX | £480,000 | 23/01/2025 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 27 BARLEY CROFT, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SP | £275,000 | 16/12/2025 | Detached |
| 86 HEATH LANE, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SQ | £377,000 | 07/11/2025 | Detached |
| 14 OAKMERE DRIVE, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SD | £157,500 | 12/08/2025 | Detached |
| 1 FLAXMERE DRIVE, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SF | £600,000 | 15/11/2023 | Detached |
| 142 BECKETTS LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5RP | £607,000 | 01/11/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] THE ORCHARD 2 HEATH LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SX | £565,000 | 20/04/2023 | Detached |
| 1 FLAXMERE DRIVE, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SF | £330,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 17 BARLEY CROFT, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SP | £262,500 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 9 BARLEY CROFT, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SP | £422,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 15 STOCKS LANE, BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5TE | £640,500 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 40 BARLEY CROFT, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SP | £232,500 | 03/11/2021 | Detached |
| 7 FLAXMERE DRIVE, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SF | £370,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 6 HEATH LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SX | £355,000 | 23/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £460,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £388,545 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £620,609 (52 Detached, CH3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £883/mo
- **Realistic:** £981/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,079/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Penthouse, Sandy Lane, CH3 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,400/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 29.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-734/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,202/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 13.2%
- **10y growth:** 21.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 49.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

119 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£480,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£4,202/m²

Local average

£620,609 (-19.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,748 of 33,755)

Street crime

132 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Stunning character home oozing with kerb appeal
Vast potential
Large plot with gardens to the front and rear
Bathroom with three piece suite
Sought after Boughton location
Walking distance to amenities and desirable schools
NO ONWARD CHAIN

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage, Driveway
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

The kerb appeal of this property just entices you to see what opportunities lie behind the door of this detached three bedroom home. Stunning character is blended with unique potential to create something truly outstanding here! Situated in the ever popular area of Boughton, desirable schools and fantastic local amenities are all within walking distance, whilst also being just a short distance to the City.
Upon entering you are greeted with a fantastic size hall thanks to its extension to the front, it comes complete with built in storage, stairs rising to the first floor and internal doors leading to the downstairs WC, lounge, kitchen and dining room. Versatility sits key with the two reception rooms. Currently situated to the front is the great size dining room featuring a large box bay window, whilst stretching the depth of the property is the large lounge, boasting a dual aspect with windows to the front and rear, along with a feature fireplace. The kitchen benefits from a good arrangement of wall and base units, with a large window overlooking the beautiful garden, whilst an internal door provides access to the rear hall. To the first floor, there is a spacious landing with a stunning feature stained glass window, along with doors leading to the three bedrooms and bathroom. Two of the bedrooms are large doubles, whilst the third easily accommodates a single bed. The bathroom comes complete with a three piece suite to include a bath with shower over, wc and wash basin.
Turning to the outside and the real selling feature of this stunning home. The plot is a fantastic size allowing for a lovely mature garden to the front, alongside a driveway leading directly to the attached garage. To the rear is an amazing garden for any growing family. Vast in size, it is laid mainly to lawn with a combination of mature trees and patio areas. It’s a blank canvas for any gardener yet provides an excellent space for extension of the home if required (subject to relevant permissions).
This home is an amazing opportunity for those longing for character and space, with the chance to create a stunning family home.
EPC Rating: EHall (1.55m x 2.69m)
1.78m x 3.80m
Downstairs WC (0.82m x 1.62m)
Lounge (3.64m x 6.48m)
Dining Room (3.6m x 4.29m)
Kitchen (4.76m x 2.41m)
Rear Hall (1.14m x 1.25m)
Landing (2.49m x 1.81m)
Bedroom 1 (3.65m x 4.32m)
Bedroom 2 (3.59m x 3.01m)
Bedroom 3 (2.97m x 1.93m)
Bathroom (1.65m x 2.38m)
Parking - Garage
Parking - Driveway

Listed by

Chester

Carman Friend Limited

Reference: 87038718

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 30/09/2024

Expiry date: 29/09/2034

Current heating cost: £2,373/year

Potential heating cost: £1,439/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,925

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/01/2025 (1 year ago)	£480,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
27 BARLEY CROFT, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SP	£275,000	16/12/2025	Detached
86 HEATH LANE, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SQ	£377,000	07/11/2025	Detached
14 OAKMERE DRIVE, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SD	£157,500	12/08/2025	Detached
1 FLAXMERE DRIVE, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SF	£600,000	15/11/2023	Detached
142 BECKETTS LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5RP	£607,000	01/11/2023	Detached
Same street THE ORCHARD 2 HEATH LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SX	£565,000	20/04/2023	Detached
1 FLAXMERE DRIVE, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SF	£330,000	28/10/2022	Detached
17 BARLEY CROFT, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SP	£262,500	19/08/2022	Detached
9 BARLEY CROFT, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SP	£422,000	24/06/2022	Detached
15 STOCKS LANE, BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5TE	£640,500	20/05/2022	Detached
40 BARLEY CROFT, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SP	£232,500	03/11/2021	Detached
7 FLAXMERE DRIVE, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SF	£370,000	29/10/2021	Detached
Same street 6 HEATH LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5SX	£355,000	23/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £460,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £388,545 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 13.2%

10y growth 21.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.2%

5y (index) 20.7%

10y (index) 49.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £883/mo

Realistic £981/mo

Optimistic £1,079/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CH3 5SX

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Boughton Heath, Beckett's Lane / Heath Lane	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Boughton Heath, Heath Lane / Heather Court	0.1 miles
Shop	Jewson	0.3 miles
Shop	Tanners Wines Chester	0.3 miles
Train station	Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway	0.8 miles
University	University of Chester - Queen's Park Campus	0.9 miles
Train station	Chester	1.0 miles
University	University of Chester - Riverside Campus	1.1 miles
Hospital	Unknown	1.5 miles
Hospital	Countess of Chester Hospital	2.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	56
Public order	18
Anti-social behaviour	13
Criminal damage and arson	13
Other theft	12
Drugs	7
Shoplifting	3
Burglary	2
Other crime	2
Theft from the person	2
Vehicle crime	2
Possession of weapons	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	132

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Boughton Heath Academy	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 25 Sep 2024
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School	Secondary	0.1 miles	Good — 6 Jan 2020
Dee Banks School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 9 Dec 2016
Cherry Grove Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 2 Nov 2015
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 25 Jun 2015

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Penthouse, Sandy Lane, CH3	£1,400/mo	3	0.43 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.28%

Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000

Target investor price (1%) £140,000

Gross yield 3.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 29.8×

Monthly cashflow £-734/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -6.1%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).