CH1 — CHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CH1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH1 is £297,042, broadly in line with the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Property values in CH1 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in CH1 have fallen 1.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£409,911	207
Semi-detached	£229,851	300
Terraced	£235,796	459
Flat	£176,164	508
All types	£297,042	1602

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CH1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

CH1 has a crime rate of 81.7 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

38.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

12.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CH1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH1 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
J H Godwin Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Dee Point Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi
The Queen's School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

371,652

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CH1 are 239.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 81% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

239.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH1 is collected by Chester Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CH1 — CHESTER

Area Summary

CH1 (CHESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£297,042), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (239 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CH2

CHESTER

£331K

▼ 13.5% YoY

CH3

CHESTER

£396K

▼ 7.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CH1?

The average house price in CH1 (CHESTER) is £297,042, based on 1602 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.1% over the past year.

Is CH1 a safe area to live?

Crime in CH1 is close to the national average at 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (38.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CH1?

There are 14 schools in or near CH1. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in CH1?

Council tax in CH1 is collected by Chester Council. The Band D rate is £2,098 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CH1?

The average broadband download speed in CH1 is 239 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 66%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CH1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in CH1 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 371,652.