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CH1

CHESTER

Cheshire, North West, England

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CH1 encompasses CHESTER and its surrounding areas in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £297,042
1yr change ▼ 1.1%
Crime 1% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£297,042

▼ 1.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% above national avg

Crime Rate

81.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

1% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

239 Mbps

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.

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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

£275K £290K £304K £318K £332K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

6

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

371,652

Population

67

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.

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239.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CH1 CHESTER

What is the average house price in CH1 CHESTER?
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 CHESTER 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 is the population of CH1 CHESTER?
The population of CH1 (CHESTER) is approximately 371,652 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CH1 CHESTER?
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.

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