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2 WHITTON DRIVE

CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH2 1HF

3 beds 1 baths 82 m² Listed 26 Jun 2024 (-717d)

£335,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 WHITTON DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH2 1HF |
| Price | £335,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £320,000 Dec 2024 |

## Description

The house comes with two reception rooms: a spacious lounge with an electric fireplace and a large window to the front, and a separate extended dining/sitting room with a garden view. The dining room features sliding doors leading to the garden, providing a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The U-shaped kitchen comes with free-standing appliances and its own access to the garden. Completing the downstairs is the integral garage, which can be accessed from the interior and houses the modern combi boiler along with utility space.

Upstairs, we find three bedrooms: two spacious double rooms, with one serving as the master bedroom, and a good-sized single bedroom. The bathroom has been newly refurbished, featuring a walk-in shower, a three-piece suite, underfloor heating, and a modern heated towel rail, ensuring comfort and ease.

To the exterior, the front offers off-street parking for two cars and an astro-turfed lawn. At the rear, a garden with established shrubs and flower beds provides a quiet and private retreat for relaxation. The property is positioned in a peaceful location within Upton, with nearby schools, shops, local library and parks, perfect for families. Public transport is easily accessible and Bache trainstation is close by for people needing to commute to Liverpool! Chester city centre is less than a ten-minute drive away, and has easy cycling or walking alternatives.

This property is a blend of comfort and potential, making it a fantastic opportunity in a sought-after close. Don’t miss the chance to own this brilliant family home!

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/149587628/265872) - Front
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/149587628/265873) - Garden
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/149587628/265874) - Lounge
- ![Sitting/Dining](/listings/photos/149587628/265875) - Sitting/Dining
- ![Sitting Area](/listings/photos/149587628/265876) - Sitting Area
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/149587628/265877) - Kitchen
- ![Master Bed](/listings/photos/149587628/265878) - Master Bed
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/149587628/265879) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/149587628/265880) - Bathroom
- ![Stairwell](/listings/photos/149587628/265881) - Stairwell
- ![Stairwell](/listings/photos/149587628/265882) - Stairwell
- ![Master Bed](/listings/photos/149587628/265883) - Master Bed
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/149587628/265884) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/149587628/265885) - Bedroom 3
- ![Rear View](/listings/photos/149587628/265886) - Rear View
- ![Patio](/listings/photos/149587628/265887) - Patio
- ![Integral Garage](/listings/photos/149587628/265888) - Integral Garage

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/149587628/265889) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/149587628/265890) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #13523866
- **Address:** 2 Whitton Drive, CHESTER, CH2 1HF
- **Certificate Issued:** 22/04/2019
- **Work Completed:** 15/04/2019
- **Items:** 8 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 WHITTON DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HF | £320,000 | 16/12/2024 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 MILBORNE CLOSE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HH | £321,500 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 6 DAWPOOL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2DJ | £435,000 | 08/12/2025 | Detached |
| 14 MILBORNE CLOSE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HH | £522,500 | 01/12/2025 | Detached |
| 4 DENHALL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HT | £410,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 9 BANK CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PB | £385,000 | 06/07/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 15 WHITTON DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HF | £545,000 | 15/05/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 WHITTON DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HF | £416,000 | 11/04/2023 | Detached |
| 39 NEWTON LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HJ | £1,140,000 | 05/12/2022 | Detached |
| 3 DENHALL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HT | £318,000 | 02/11/2022 | Detached |
| 32 NESTON DRIVE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HR | £290,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached |
| 21 DAWPOOL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2DJ | £352,000 | 06/07/2022 | Detached |
| 48 APPLETON ROAD, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1JJ | £530,000 | 06/07/2022 | Detached |
| 3 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PA | £480,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 7 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PA | £316,500 | 12/04/2022 | Detached |
| 44 NEWTON LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HJ | £453,500 | 11/01/2022 | Detached |
| 54 WEALSTONE LANE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HB | £420,000 | 02/12/2021 | Detached |
| 10 ARRADON COURT, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HW | £490,000 | 15/11/2021 | Detached |
| 28 WEALSTONE LANE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HB | £387,530 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |
| 61 WEALSTONE LANE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HB | £680,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached |
| 44 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PJ | £496,000 | 27/08/2021 | Detached |
| 48A WEALSTONE LANE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HB | £487,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached |
| 35 QUEENSWAY, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PF | £465,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £480,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £468,977 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £379,679 (24 Detached, CH2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -11.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £869/mo
- **Realistic:** £966/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,063/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 Terraced House, Hoole Lane, CH2 | £3,600/mo | 3 | 1.1 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £3,600/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.07% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £450,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £360,000

*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 £3,600/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 12.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 7.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,896/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 23.4%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 10.8%
- **10y growth:** 42.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.4%

## 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)

Front Garden Lounge Sitting/Dining Sitting Area Kitchen Master Bed Bedroom 2 Bathroom Stairwell Stairwell Master Bed Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Rear View Patio Integral Garage

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

82 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£320,000 Dec 2024

Local average

£379,679 (-11.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,795 of 33,755)

Street crime

220 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

No onward chain
3 Bed detached property
2 Double bedrooms and one spacious single
Newly refurbished bathroom
Walk-in shower, underfloor heating
Two spacious reception rooms
Established rear garden
Integral garage with interior access
Peaceful location, family-friendly
EPC rating of C

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Presenting for sale, this well-maintained three-bedroom detached property, nestled in a peaceful close. This 1980s home is in good condition but offers the prospective buyer an opportunity to put their stamp on it with modernisation potential. An added bonus is the EPC rating of C and a council tax band D. The property is being offered with no onward chain, making it an excellent opportunity for investors and families alike.

The house comes with two reception rooms: a spacious lounge with an electric fireplace and a large window to the front, and a separate extended dining/sitting room with a garden view. The dining room features sliding doors leading to the garden, providing a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The U-shaped kitchen comes with free-standing appliances and its own access to the garden. Completing the downstairs is the integral garage, which can be accessed from the interior and houses the modern combi boiler along with utility space.

Upstairs, we find three bedrooms: two spacious double rooms, with one serving as the master bedroom, and a good-sized single bedroom. The bathroom has been newly refurbished, featuring a walk-in shower, a three-piece suite, underfloor heating, and a modern heated towel rail, ensuring comfort and ease.

To the exterior, the front offers off-street parking for two cars and an astro-turfed lawn. At the rear, a garden with established shrubs and flower beds provides a quiet and private retreat for relaxation. The property is positioned in a peaceful location within Upton, with nearby schools, shops, local library and parks, perfect for families. Public transport is easily accessible and Bache trainstation is close by for people needing to commute to Liverpool! Chester city centre is less than a ten-minute drive away, and has easy cycling or walking alternatives.

This property is a blend of comfort and potential, making it a fantastic opportunity in a sought-after close. Don’t miss the chance to own this brilliant family home!

Listed by

Chester

The Lomond Group

Reference: 149587628

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13523866

Property Details

Street: 2 Whitton Drive

Town: CHESTER

Postcode: CH2 1HF

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 22/04/2019

Work Completed: 15/04/2019

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	16/12/2024 (1 year ago)	£320,000	—

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
18 MILBORNE CLOSE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HH	£321,500	10/12/2025	Detached
6 DAWPOOL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2DJ	£435,000	08/12/2025	Detached
14 MILBORNE CLOSE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HH	£522,500	01/12/2025	Detached
4 DENHALL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HT	£410,000	28/11/2025	Detached
9 BANK CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PB	£385,000	06/07/2023	Detached
Same street 15 WHITTON DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HF	£545,000	15/05/2023	Detached
Same street 5 WHITTON DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HF	£416,000	11/04/2023	Detached
39 NEWTON LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HJ	£1,140,000	05/12/2022	Detached
3 DENHALL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HT	£318,000	02/11/2022	Detached
32 NESTON DRIVE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HR	£290,000	31/10/2022	Detached
21 DAWPOOL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2DJ	£352,000	06/07/2022	Detached
48 APPLETON ROAD, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1JJ	£530,000	06/07/2022	Detached
3 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PA	£480,000	24/06/2022	Detached
7 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PA	£316,500	12/04/2022	Detached
44 NEWTON LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HJ	£453,500	11/01/2022	Detached
54 WEALSTONE LANE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HB	£420,000	02/12/2021	Detached
10 ARRADON COURT, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HW	£490,000	15/11/2021	Detached
28 WEALSTONE LANE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HB	£387,530	17/09/2021	Detached
61 WEALSTONE LANE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HB	£680,000	03/09/2021	Detached
44 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PJ	£496,000	27/08/2021	Detached
48A WEALSTONE LANE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HB	£487,000	30/07/2021	Detached
35 QUEENSWAY, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PF	£465,000	30/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £480,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £468,977 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 10.8%

10y growth 42.5%

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

1y (index) 2.6%

5y (index) 22.9%

10y (index) 52.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £869/mo

Realistic £966/mo

Optimistic £1,063/mo

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CH2 1HF

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Newton, Wealstone Lane / Whitton Drive	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Upton, Neston Drive / Wealstone Lane	0.1 miles
University	University of Chester - Kingsway	0.3 miles
Shop	Natural Beauty & Tanning	0.4 miles
Shop	Heron Foods	0.4 miles
Train station	Bache	0.5 miles
Hospital	Countess of Chester Hospital	0.8 miles
Train station	Chester	0.8 miles
University	University of Chester	0.9 miles
Hospital	The Mulberry Centre	2.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	87
Anti-social behaviour	33
Public order	22
Shoplifting	19
Criminal damage and arson	14
Other theft	12
Drugs	8
Burglary	7
Other crime	5
Bicycle theft	4
Vehicle crime	4
Theft from the person	3
Possession of weapons	2
Total incidents	220

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
The Firs School	Other	0.1 miles	— (No rating)
Mill View Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 19 Jun 2024
Newton Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 10 Jan 2024
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 24 Jul 2014
Upton Westlea Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 13 Sep 2023

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 Terraced House, Hoole Lane, CH2	£3,600/mo	3	1.1 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £3,600/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.07%

Max investor price (0.8%) £450,000

Target investor price (1%) £360,000

Gross yield 12.9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 7.8×

Monthly cashflow £1,896/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 23.4%

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).