28 Browns Lane, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7LW
UPRN:100010004158Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:33:47.815483+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· freshSchools: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-05T17:42:09.721250+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
77
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
19 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£177,000
£159k - £194kMedium
Estimate
£177k
Range
£159k – £194k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
8.47%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
28 Browns Lane earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (67/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
77
HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
68
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
23
Crime Score
23/ 100
Moderate
67
Walkability
67/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 29Bike 61
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£177,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield8.47%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.9%
5y Growth+1.6%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£136,000 (2012-09-28)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CH4 7LW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/03546/TPOT1 Birch (rear) - Crown reduce by 2.5m reduce height by 1.5m to maintain within area. T2 Birch (front) - Section fell due to tree in decline and thinning canopy.
- Pending26/03469/CATSilver Birch - Remove to ground level. Sycamore - Remove to ground level.
- Pending26/03382/TPOT10 & T11. Lime. Prune all sprouts back to established pollard points.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership69.3%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
- CovenantsNone
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2012-09-28
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£32,391
Population Density3,642 /km²
Owner Occupied49%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 69%65+ 19%
Schools Nearby
- Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School0.3 mi
Inspected as Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School (URN 111290) on 8 Oct 2024
- The Catholic High School, Chester0.4 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Queen's Park High School0.4 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Chester International School0.4 miGood
3 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 30 Browns Lane-£187k-
- 26 Browns Lane-£180k-
- 30 Browns Lane-£151k-
- 10 Browns Lane-£157k-