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CH2

CHESTER

Cheshire, North West, England

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CH2 covers CHESTER in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £331,201
1yr change ▼ 13.5%
Crime 80% below avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£331,201

▼ 13.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% above national avg

Crime Rate

16.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

80% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

341 Mbps

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.

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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

£306K £321K £336K £351K £366K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

3

Outstanding

3

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 CH2 are 341.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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341.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CH2 CHESTER

What is the average house price in CH2 CHESTER?
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 CHESTER 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 is the population of CH2 CHESTER?
The population of CH2 (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 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 are schools like in CH2 CHESTER?
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.

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