CH2 — CHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CH2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH2 is £331,201, which is 6% above the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CH2 cost 15.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CH2 have fallen 13.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£427,956	304
Semi-detached	£329,127	605
Terraced	£247,991	444
Flat	£161,660	177
All types	£331,201	1573

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CH2

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

With 16.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CH2 has a crime rate well 80% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CH2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH2 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Newton Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Mickle Trafford Village School	Primary	Good	mi
Upton Westlea Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Elton Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School	Primary	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 CH2 are 341.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

341.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH2 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

CH2 — CHESTER

Area Summary

CH2 (CHESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£331,201), low crime (80% below national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (341 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CH1

CHESTER

£297K

▼ 1.1% YoY

CH3

CHESTER

£396K

▼ 7.4% YoY

CH4

CHESTER

£336K

▼ 4.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CH2?

The average house price in CH2 (CHESTER) is £331,201, based on 1573 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 13.5% over the past year.

Is CH2 a safe area to live?

Crime in CH2 is significantly below the national average (16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CH2?

There are 16 schools in or near CH2. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in CH2?

Council tax in CH2 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 CH2?

The average broadband download speed in CH2 is 341 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CH2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in CH2 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 371,652.